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Point Park UniversitySelective

Point Park University: Youth & High School Summer Programs

Point Park University offers multiple summer programs for youth and high school students in arts, business, communication, dance, film, animation, theatre, and STEAM. Programs run 1–3 weeks during June through early August with access to industry-standard facilities.

Jun–Jul · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuterPittsburgh, PA$500–$1,499
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Business/Entrepreneurship, Academic, STEM
SubjectsCreative Writing, Forensic Science, Accounting/Finance, Sports Business, Entrepreneurship, Sports Broadcasting, Dance, Choreography, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, STEAM, Robotics, Animation, Film, Screenwriting, Sound Design, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Acting
Cost$500–$1,499 · $800
Websitehttps://www.pointpark.edu/about/aboutpittsburgh/livingandlearninginpittsburgh/community-and-summer-programs/youth-and-high-school-students/index
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Upper Darby Summer StageSelective

Upper Darby Performing Arts Center: Technical Theatre Summer Program

A summer backstage technical theatre program where participants work on lighting, sound, scenic design, props, puppetry, and other technical aspects across seven productions.

Jun · 8 wk sessionsCommuterHaverford, PA$500–$1,499
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsTechnical Theatre, Scenic Painting, Props and Puppetry, Lighting and Electrics, Sound Design, Backstage Operations
Cost$500–$1,499 · $500
Websitehttps://www.udsummerstage.org/technical-theatre
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Carnegie Mellon UniversitySelective

Carnegie Mellon Summer: National High School Game Academy

A six-week residential program where high school sophomores and juniors develop video games in teams using industry best practices. Students work in specialized roles (programmer, visual artist, sound designer, or generalist) to create original game prototypes suitable for college portfolios.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidentialPittsburgh, PA$7,000+83 days
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsVideo Game Development, Game Design, Programming, Software Development, 2D and 3D Art, Game Narrative, Sound Design, Music Composition, Animation, Interactive Storytelling
Cost$7,000+ · $13,281
Websitehttps://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/game-academy.html
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NW Film Camp

NW Film Camp: Summer Camp

Multi-track summer day camp offering filmmaking instruction for ages 8–18 across the Pacific Northwest. Creator Camp (ages 8–11) focuses on storytelling and short film production; Filmmaker Camps (ages 12–18) offer beginner to advanced tracks in digital shorts, narrative filmmaking, and cinematic production using professional equipment.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterMultiple locations$500–$1,499202 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, STEM
SubjectsFilmmaking, Cinematography, Video Production, Directing, Screenwriting, Video Editing, Storytelling, Sound Design
Cost$500–$1,499 · $599
Websitehttps://www.nwfilmcamp.com/
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Chicago Filmmakers

Chicago Filmmakers: Teen & Youth Filmmaking Summer Camp

Hands-on summer camp for youth and teens focusing on filmmaking fundamentals including writing, producing, directing, editing, and sound design. Participants create short films collaboratively in a professional setting.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterChicago, IL$500–$1,499
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking, Video Production, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, Screenwriting
Cost$500–$1,499 · $800
Websitehttps://chicagofilmmakers.org/youth-classes-and-camps
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School of Journalism and Media at UT Austin

Hooked On Audio: Podcasting Production Camp

Aspiring podcasters learn podcast production basics, script writing, recording, editing, hosting, and sound design from audio professionals. The program includes a full day of recording and producing a podcast with feedback from experienced audio producers.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterAustin, TX$500–$1,499
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsPodcasting, Audio Production, Sound Design
Cost$500–$1,499 · $500
Websitehttps://journalism.utexas.edu/summer-programs-podcasting
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UNC Asheville

UNC Asheville Pre-College Program: Film Scoring and Sound Design

A one-week residential pre-college program where rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors learn film scoring and sound design using industry-standard digital audio workstations. Students compose music for film scenes and explore audio production techniques under instruction from an experienced film composer.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAsheville, NC$1,500–$2,999216 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM
SubjectsFilm Scoring, Sound Design, Digital Audio Workstations, Music Composition
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,460
Websitehttps://precollege.unca.edu/
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University of North Carolina Asheville

UNC Asheville Pre-College Programs

One-week residential summer programs for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors featuring hands-on courses in writing, visual arts, music, engineering, and natural sciences. Led by UNC Asheville faculty and industry professionals with field trips, studio work, and outdoor adventures in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAsheville, NC$1,500–$2,999216 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Outdoor Adventure
SubjectsWriting, Poetry, Creative Writing, Ceramic Pottery, Music Composition, Songwriting, Film Scoring, Sound Design, River Ecology, Geology, Engineering, Mechatronics, Game Design, AI, Wildlife Biology, Zoology, Pre-Med, Meteorology
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,460
Websitehttps://precollege.unca.edu/
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CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)

CIEE High School Summer in Berlin, Germany: Engineering & Music Production

A 3-week immersive summer program in Berlin combining music production, audio engineering, and sound design with German culture exploration. Students participate in hands-on workshops at professional studios, city excursions, and cultural activities while living in group housing.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialBerlin, Germany$3,000–$6,99971 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Travel/Cultural Immersion
SubjectsMusic Production, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, German Culture
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,900
Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/programs/germany/berlin/engineering-music-production
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Champlain College

Champlain Pre-College Summer Programs: Filmmaking & Media Production Exploration Academy

A 12-day residential summer program for high school students (grades 10–12) exploring filmmaking and media production. Students learn screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and sound design while creating portfolio pieces using professional software and equipment.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialBurlington, VT$3,000–$6,999186 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, PG
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking, Screenwriting, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, Motion Graphics, Production Management
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,600
Websitehttps://summer.champlain.edu/programs/filmmaking-exploration-academy/
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Champlain College

Champlain Pre-College Summer Programs: Game Academy / Indie Game Studio

Champlain College offers two residential summer programs in game development: Game Academy (Grades 10–12) covers foundational game art, design, programming, and production; Indie Game Studio (Grade 11+) simulates a professional indie studio environment with rapid prototyping and pitching. Both are 12-day intensive programs taught by Champlain professors and industry experts.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialBurlington, VT$3,000–$6,999186 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, College
CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsGame Development, Game Art & Animation, Game Design & Narrative, Game Programming, Sound Design, Game Production Management, Game Testing & Quality Assurance, Game Business
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,600
Websitehttps://summer.champlain.edu/programs/game-academy/
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