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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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Texas A&M University College of ArchitectureSelective

Texas A&M University School of Architecture: Camp ARCH

A week-long residential summer camp for high school students interested in architecture, construction science, landscape architecture, and urban planning. Students live on campus, attend daily classes in their chosen track, and participate in social activities.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialCollege Station, TX$1,500–$2,999118 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Academic

SubjectsArchitecture, Construction Science, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500

Websitehttps://www.arch.tamu.edu/academics/high-school-outreach/camp-arch//

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UC Berkeley College of Environmental DesignSelectiveCredit

UC Berkeley's Architecture & Design Summer Programs

UC Berkeley offers three credit-bearing summer programs in architecture and design: the Summer Institute in Environmental Design (6 weeks), DISC: Design + Innovation for Sustainable Cities (5 weeks), and embARC Summer Design Academy (4 weeks) for high school and college students.

Jul · 4–6 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialBerkeley, CA$3,000–$6,99999 days

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

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsArchitecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Environmental Design, Sustainable Design, Design Fundamentals

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,800

Websitehttps://ced.berkeley.edu/academics/summer-programs

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University of Miami School of ArchitectureSelectiveCredit

University of Miami: Explorations in Architecture & Design

An intensive three-week studio-based course in architecture and design for high school students, featuring hands-on coursework in design, graphics, theory, and CAD, complemented by urban tours of Miami architectural landmarks.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuterCoral Gables, FL21 days left

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsArchitecture, Design, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, Urban Planning, CAD

Websitehttps://www.arc.miami.edu/academics/summer-programs-for-high-school-students/index.html

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Boston Architectural CollegeCredit

Boston Architectural College: Pre-College Summer Academy

A half-day summer program for high school students ages 14+ exploring architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture through hands-on design skills including sketching, digital design, and model making. Students can earn 3 college credits with no prior experience required.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MA$1,500–$2,999224 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsArchitecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Digital Design, Urban Planning

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,800

Websitehttps://the-bac.edu/pre-college/summer-academy-boston

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Ball State University

Ball State University: DesignWorks Summer Academy

A 2-week residential design workshop for high school juniors and seniors exploring architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning through studio work, site visits, and design projects on Ball State's campus in Muncie, Indiana.

Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialMuncie, IN$1,500–$2,999Registration at capacity and closed for summer 2026

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsArchitecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Design Thinking

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500

Websitehttps://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/cap/workshops/designworks

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University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit

UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College: Summer Design Academy

A 3-week intensive summer program in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and interior design for rising high school sophomores through seniors. Students develop design fundamentals including sketching, model-making, graphic design, and 3D computer programs through hands-on projects, lectures, and office visits, with residential, commuter, or online options.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineAmherst, MA$3,000–$6,999Rolling until program fills

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsArchitecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design, Portfolio Development, Design Fundamentals

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $2,935

Websitehttps://www.umass.edu/uww/programs/pre-college/residential/summer-design-academy

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