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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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University of Illinois College of Fine and Applied ArtsSelective

FAA Summer Intensive

A one-week immersive summer program for high school students offering Visual Arts (Comic Illustration, Fashion, Graphic Design, Painting & Drawing, Photography) and Performing Arts (Acting, Dance, Theatre Tech & Design, Voice Performance) tracks taught by FAA faculty and graduate students.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterChampaign, IL$500–$1,499171 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsComic Illustration, Fashion, Graphic Design, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Acting, Dance, Theatre Tech & Design, Voice Performance

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://faa.illinois.edu/student-resources/future-students/summer-programs/faa-summer-intensive/

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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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Cedarville UniversitySelective

Cedarville University: Art and Design Camp

A 5-day residential summer camp introducing high school students to studio art, graphic design, and industrial design through hands-on experience, field trips, and instruction at Cedarville University.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialCedarville, OH$500–$1,499217 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsStudio Art, Graphic Design, Industrial Design

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://www.cedarville.edu/event/academic-camps/art-and-design-camp

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Drexel UniversitySelective

Drexel University: Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Pre-College Programs

Seven summer programs in media arts and design disciplines including architecture, dance, fashion design, graphic design, interior design, music industry, and product design & making.

Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPhiladelphia, PA$500–$1,499

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsArchitecture, Dance, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music Industry, Product Design

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,300

Websitehttps://westphal.drexel.edu/summer-programs/

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The College of New JerseySelective

The College of New Jersey: Summer Pre-College Programs

A suite of summer pre-college camps across multiple schools including Arts and Communication, Engineering, and Science, offering residential and commuter options for middle and high school students.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterEwing, NJ$500–$1,499

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsAnimation, Comics, Music Education, Game Design, Graphic Design, Music Technology, Brass, Saxophone, Artificial Intelligence, Wireless Communications, Engineering, Healthcare, Robotics

Cost$500–$1,499 · $575

Websitehttps://precollege.tcnj.edu/

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Milwaukee Institute of Art and DesignSelectiveCredit

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design: Summer Pre-College Program

An intense, immersive college-level visual art and design program taught by MIAD faculty. Students create art daily, explore multiple studio disciplines, and connect with art students from across the country. Offered in two tracks: Core Studio Concepts (12 days) and Advanced Studio Concepts (19 days with college credit).

Jul · 2–3 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMilwaukee, WI$1,500–$2,999142 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsVisual Art and Design, Painting, Printmaking, Fashion Design, Photography, Graphic Design

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,060

Websitehttps://ycp.miad.edu/summer-pre-college-program/

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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelectiveCredit

Loyola Marymount University Precollege Summer Programs

An engaging opportunity for motivated high school students to get a sneak peek at college through transformative summer experiences in various disciplines including film, arts, business, STEM, and media studies.

Jun–Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,9995 days left

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsScreenwriting, Film Production, Animation, Graphic Design, Acting, Dance, Theatre, Stage Design, Theatre Technology, Sports & Entertainment Business, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Journalism, Media Literacy, Creative Technology & Innovation

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,500

Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/courses

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Study MindSelective

Study Mind: International Summer Career Camps

Study Mind's International Summer Career Camps offer 1–3 week residential work experience and career exploration programs for ages 15–18 across 15+ industries including finance, law, medicine, engineering, and creative fields. Programs feature interactive workshops, guest speakers, industry visits, and hands-on activities delivered by professionals, with accommodation at University College London.

Jun–Aug · 1–3 wk sessionsResidentialLondon, United Kingdom$3,000–$6,999218 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesCareer Exploration, STEM, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsBanking & Finance, Computer Science & Technology, Chemical Engineering, Criminology, Dentistry, Engineering, Graphic Design, International Relations, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Creative Writing, Maths, Physics, Career & Life Skills

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,999

Websitehttps://studymind.co.uk/work-experience/

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Carnegie Mellon UniversitySelective

Carnegie Mellon Summer: Pre-College Design

A 6-week intensive design program for high school sophomores and juniors taught by Carnegie Mellon School of Design faculty. Students gain hands-on studio experience in product, communications, and environmental design while developing foundational skills through design drawing, photography, research, and problem-solving methods.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterPittsburgh, PA$7,000+111 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsDesign, Product Design, Graphic Design, Studio Design, Design Photography

Cost$7,000+ · $8,862

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

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Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University: Summer Pre-College Art Experience

A free summer art and design program for high school students offering hands-on, project-based courses in animation, game design, fashion, fine art, photography, filmmaking, and other creative disciplines at Academy of Art University's San Francisco campus.

Feb, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct · 2–8 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineSan Francisco, CAFreeRolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, STEM

SubjectsAnimation, Game Design, Fashion, Fine Art, Photography, Filmmaking, Acting, Advertising, Visual Effects, Architecture, Art History, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, Jewelry & Metal Arts, Music Production, Visual Development

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.academyart.edu/academics/interdisciplinary-curriculum/pre-college/

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The Governor's Institutes of VermontCredit

The Governor's Institutes of Vermont

Residential summer programs across eight institutes (Arts, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Global Issues & Youth Action, Health & Medicine, Mathematical Sciences, Technology & Design, Weather & Climate Science) for high school students on Vermont college campuses.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locationsFreeSee Apply page for 2026 dates

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsTheater, Music, Writing, Painting, Film, Dance, Comics, Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Product Development, Marketing, Business Strategy, Sustainability, Social Justice, Climate Change, Political Leadership, General Medicine, Surgery, Nursing, Emergency Medicine, Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Research, Dentistry, Statistics, Programming, Geometry, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Cybersecurity, Graphic Design, Meteorology, Weather Forecasting, Atmospheric Science

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://giv.org/summer-institutes/

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University of Miami / Lavner Education

Lavner Summer Camps: Camp Tech Revolution at the University of Miami

A week-long technology camp for ages 6–14 offering 60+ courses in robotics, coding, game design, AI, video production, digital art, and more, with flexible enrollment and optional extended hours.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterCoral Gables, FL<$500Rolling

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

CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsRobotics, Coding, Minecraft, Roblox, Game Design, Artificial Intelligence, Video Production, YouTube, STEM & Medicine, Digital Art, Graphic Design, 3D Printing, Filmmaking, Spy Tech

Cost<$500 · $679

Websitehttps://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com/location/miami-fl-summer-camps-tech-camps-university-of-miami/

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Lavner

Lavner Summer Camps: Virtual Summer Tech Camps

Online, instructor-led summer technology camps offering 35+ courses in coding, game design, digital art, robotics, AI, and more for students ages 6–14. Live synchronous instruction via Zoom, Monday–Friday, 12:00–3:00 pm ET, with flexible weekly enrollment June–August.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsOnline<$500281 days

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

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsCoding, Game Design, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Web Design, Graphic Design, Video Production, Digital Music, Cyber Security, Esports

Cost<$500 · $399

Websitehttps://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com/location/virtual-tech-camps-usa-online-summer-tech-camps-stem-camps-elearning/

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Pennsylvania College of Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology: Summer Camps

Multi-track residential summer camps for middle and high school students featuring hands-on experiences in automotive technology, aviation, culinary arts, healthcare, graphic design, business, and other career-focused disciplines on Penn College's Williamsport campus.

Jul · 1–3 wk sessionsResidentialWilliamsport, PA<$500Rolling

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

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare

SubjectsAutomotive Technology, Aviation, Landscape & Horticulture, Diesel Technology, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Health Careers, Non-Destructive Testing, Polymer Science, Entrepreneurship, Emergency Management

Cost<$500 · $25

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

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Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityCredit

Fairleigh Dickinson University: Summer Pre-College Program

Fairleigh Dickinson University's Early College Summer Program offers college credit and enrichment courses for high school students through in-person, synchronous online, and asynchronous online formats across two New Jersey campuses and online. Students can earn up to 12 college credits while studying subjects ranging from STEM to humanities and business.

Jun–Aug · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineMultiple locations$500–$1,49985 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsArt History, Graphic Design, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Finance, Psychology, Biology, Writing and Journalism, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Global Studies, Career Development, Film and Media, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence

Cost$500–$1,499 · $225

Websitehttps://www.fdu.edu/lifelong-learning-at-fdu/high-school-programs/summer/

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North Carolina State University

NC State University: Design Summer Camp

A pre-college summer program for middle and high school students that teaches design thinking and creative problem-solving through hands-on projects in 2D, 3D, digital design, architecture, graphic design, industrial design, and media arts.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialRaleigh, NC$500–$1,499123 days

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

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts, STEM

SubjectsDesign Thinking, 2D Design, 3D Design, Digital Design, Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Media Arts

Cost$500–$1,499 · $775

Websitehttps://design.ncsu.edu/designcamp/

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Rutgers Community Arts / Mason Gross School of the Arts

Rutgers Community Arts: Summer Art and Design Programs

In-person day camp offering Foundation and Portfolio tracks in visual art and design disciplines including drawing, painting, graphic design, and digital photography. Foundation classes are half-day or full-day options for beginners in grades 6–12; Portfolio classes are full-day intensives for experienced students in grades 9–12.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterNew Brunswick, NJ$500–$1,499172 days

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

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Graphic Design, Digital Photography

Cost$500–$1,499 · $650

Websitehttps://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/degrees-programs/community-arts/

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Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University: Publishing & Editing Institute

A week-long residential summer program where high school students learn book publishing, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Students work in teams to create a book launch and marketing campaign, with guidance from publishing industry professionals and faculty instructors.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialSelinsgrove, PA$500–$1,499235 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsPublishing, Editing, Book Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Digital Publishing, Graphic Design

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,075

Websitehttps://www.susqu.edu/academics/summer-pre-college-programs/publishing-editing-institute/

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Husson University

Husson University: Summer Maine Media Camp

A week-long summer program for high school students exploring media and communications through hands-on introduction to audio engineering, extended reality, graphic design, journalism, photography, and video production, with conversations with media professionals and social activities.

Aug · 1 wk sessionsResidentialBangor, ME$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, STEM

SubjectsAudio Engineering, Extended Reality, Graphic Design, Journalism, Photography, Video Production, Live Sound Production, Marketing Communications

Cost$500–$1,499 · $750

Websitehttps://www.husson.edu/nescom/mediacamp

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ICL AcademyCredit

ICL Academy Summer Programming

A 100% online, asynchronous summer program offering 12-week full-year credit courses, 6-week semester credit courses, and 3-week micro courses across math, sciences, social studies, English, languages, coding, and electives. Designed for students balancing academics with sports, competition, and travel.

Jun–Jul · 1–6 wk sessionsOnline$500–$1,499Rolling

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

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMath, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Social Studies, World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Economics, Government, Earth Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Human Anatomy, English, Reading, Writing, Spanish, French, Coding, Web Design, Graphic Design, 3D Printing, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Philosophy, Psychology, Theater, Film Study, Business, Financial Literacy, Health & Fitness, Sports Medicine, Sports Psychology, Sports Management

Cost$500–$1,499 · $300

Websitehttps://www.iclacademy.org/summer-at-icl

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)

MassArt: Summer Intensives in Art & Design

Two-week intensive summer art and design program for high school students offering courses in animation, architecture, character design, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, jewelry, photography, printmaking, and visual storytelling. Classes are held on MassArt's Boston campus with both in-person and online options available.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineBoston, MA$500–$1,499

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsAnimation Toolkit, Architecture & Design, Character Design, Drawing Fundamentals, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Painting from Observation, Photography, Printmaking, Visual Storytelling, Mixed Media, Digital Photo & Photoshop Studio

Cost$500–$1,499 · $895

Websitehttps://massart.edu/summer-intensives

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Pennsylvania College of Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology Pre-College: Graphic Design Summer Studio

An intensive 3-day on-campus workshop exploring the graphic design process from ideation to production. Students work with faculty and industry-standard software to develop real-world visual design solutions in package design, visual communications, computer graphics, and production methods.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialWilliamsport, PA$500–$1,499

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM

SubjectsGraphic Design, Package Design, Visual Communications, Computer Graphics, Typography

Cost$500–$1,499 · $375

Websitehttps://www.pct.edu/summer-camps/graphic-design-summer-studio

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Spanish Gap Year

Spanish Gap Year - Internship Placements in Barcelona

Spanish Gap Year offers flexible internship placements in Barcelona across diverse industries including business, tech, healthcare, and creative fields. Participants are matched based on their top three career interests and receive ongoing local support throughout their stay.

Jan–Dec · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuterBarcelona, Spain$500–$1,499

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsAdvertising, Arts, Biotechnology, Business Development, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Fashion, Finance, Graphic Design, Green Technology, Healthcare, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Resources, Information Technology, Journalism, Life Coaching, Marketing, Non-profit, Pharmaceutical, Publishing, Public Relations, Real Estate, Sailing, Sports Management, Sustainability, Theater, Video Production

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,400

Websitehttps://spanishgapyear.com/experiential-placements/

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