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Indian Mountain SchoolSelective

Indian Mountain School: Summer Programs

Indian Mountain School offers multi-week day camps across academics, athletics, and performing arts for rising grades 1–12 throughout June, July, and August. Programs include basketball, dance, theater, art, soccer, tennis, and specialty activities like moviemaking and Magic: The Gathering.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterLakeville, CT<$500Rolling

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

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsBasketball, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Soccer, Tennis, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Collectible Card Games, Outdoor Recreation

Cost<$500 · $315

Websitehttps://www.indianmountain.org/summer-programs/

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UC Berkeley Youth RecreationSelective

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation: Teen Leadership Programs

A suite of summer leadership development programs for teens ages 13–17, including Campers in Leadership Training (CILT), Counselors-in-Training (CIT), Junior Counselor (JC), and Adventures Teen Leadership Programs. Participants develop leadership and mentoring skills through hands-on camp experience, outdoor activities, and mentorship from professional staff.

Jun–AugCommuterBerkeley, CA<$500Not specified

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

CategoriesLeadership, Outdoor Adventure, Community Service

SubjectsLeadership Development, Camp Counseling, Outdoor Recreation, Aquatics, Rock Climbing

Cost<$500 · $288

Websitehttps://recwell.berkeley.edu/youth-recreation/summer-camps/teen-leadership-programs/

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YMCA Camp Cosby / YMCA of Greater Birmingham

Camp Cosby: Leaders-in-Training Program

A 1-week residential leadership development program for rising 10th graders at Camp Cosby in Alabama. Participants engage in adventure activities, community service projects, and skill-building exercises while earning service hours and receiving a letter of recommendation.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialEastaboga, AL$500–$1,499336 days

Entering grades10th

CategoriesLeadership, Outdoor Adventure, Community Service

SubjectsLeadership Development, Community Service, Outdoor Recreation, Youth Development

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,098

Websitehttps://campcosby.ymcabham.org/lit-and-cit/

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Westcoast Connection

Westcoast Connection: Australia

A 15-day adventure travel program through Australia featuring SCUBA diving or snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge, surfing, whitewater rafting, and rainforest exploration.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Outdoor Adventure, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsTravel, Adventure, Outdoor Recreation

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,499

Websitehttps://www.westcoastconnection.com/programs/travel/global-adventures/australia-15-days/

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Westcoast Connection

Westcoast Connection: Costa Rica Adventure

A 14-day chaperoned adventure travel program to Costa Rica featuring whitewater rafting, zip-lining, volcano hiking, surfing, snorkeling, and cultural immersion experiences across multiple regions including the Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, and Flamingo Beach.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialSan Jose, Costa Rica$3,000–$6,999Rolling; programs open until full

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsAdventure Travel, Cultural Immersion, Outdoor Recreation, Whitewater Rafting, Surfing, Zip-lining

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,299

Websitehttps://www.westcoastconnection.com/programs/travel/global-adventures/costa-rica-adventure-14-days/

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Westcoast Connection

Westcoast Connection: Northwestern Odyssey

A 17-day active teen tour spanning the Pacific Northwest and Canadian Rockies, featuring adventure activities like skiing, surfing, zip-lining, and glacier tours across Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Whistler, Banff, and Calgary. Includes lodging, most meals, and daily recreation with professional summer leaders.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+Rolling

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Outdoor Adventure, Leadership

SubjectsTravel and Adventure, Outdoor Recreation, Cultural Exploration

Cost$7,000+ · $7,899

Websitehttps://www.westcoastconnection.com/programs/travel/active-teen-tours/northwestern-odyssey-17-days/

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