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Summer 2027 planning for rising 10th graders

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  1. RIT K-12 University Center

    RIT Youth and Pre-College ProgramsRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $250–$4502026 cycle
    Financial aid
    2026: Camp Tiger camper scholarships for families in financial need. Limited; awarded on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted; requires a teacher/counselor recommendation.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026: Non-refundable administrative fee (included in the Camp Tiger session fee): $75; Camp Tiger camper scholarships for families in financial need. Limited; awarded on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted; requires a teacher/counselor recommendation.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 3–12 (provider uses rising grades)
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to rising grades 3–12
    Session dates or duration
    1 week
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Non-residential
    Location
    Rochester, NY
    Selection and application
    Selection: Most paid camps use registration and capacity rather than a single competitive admissions process. Scholarship and partner-funded programs have separate eligibility and limited funds; the umbrella applicant count, seats, fill rates, scholarship rates, and selection criteria are not published. Application materials: One teacher or counselor recommendation for Camp Tiger scholarship consideration
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  2. University of Pennsylvania School of Arts & Sciences

    Penn SAS Summer AcademiesRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $6,700–$10,0502026 cycle
    Financial aid
    2026: Scholarship for School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school students
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026: Non-refundable application fee: $100; Non-refundable enrollment deposit (part of the total program fee): $1,500; Scholarship for School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school students
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Successful applicants should have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA; Requirement: Some academies require specific prerequisite courses
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2026; Ends August 1, 2026; 2–3 weeks2026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Philadelphia, PA
    Selection and application
    Selection: Rolling holistic admission until individual academies fill; Penn publishes no acceptance rate. Application materials: Application essays (each up to 400 words), plus an extra essay for non-native English speakers; One letter of recommendation on the recommender's official letterhead
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  3. GRAMMY Museum

    GRAMMY CampRemove
    Application deadline
    February 28, 2027
    Cost
    $2,500–$3,600
    Financial aid
    Need-based financial assistance. Requires the Financial Assistance Form with the application.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee (non-refundable): $25; Need-based financial assistance. Requires the Financial Assistance Form with the application.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors
    Additional eligibility
    Residency: U.S. residents; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Graduating high-school seniors may apply; incoming freshmen may not; Requirement: Los Angeles requires a higher level of proficiency in at least two areas (music production, songwriting, or performance); Requirement: Campers must stay with a parent/guardian or an adult approved by the GRAMMY Museum
    Session dates or duration
    Not published
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Non-residential
    Location
    Nashville, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, TN, FL, CA, WA, NY
    Selection and application
    Selection: For 2026 the Museum expected approximately 70 Los Angeles, 60 Nashville, 40 Miami and 40 New York campers. Application totals and city- or track-level acceptance rates were not published. Application materials: Audition materials for the chosen career track; Video essay on why you want to attend and your long-term music-industry goals; Los Angeles: two samples from at least two career-track areas, plus an artist statement in the video essay
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  • NCSSM

    North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Summer Ventures

    Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a no-cost North Carolina research program combining required online research preparation with four weeks of campus research. Tuition, application, room, meals and textbooks are covered. Campus calendars vary; Durham is not a universal program venue.

    Apply by
    Jan 5, 202773 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11
    Program dates
    4 weeks
    Where
    In person
    ResidentialResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: NC; Requirement: Open to grades 10–11; Requirement: Have not already participated in Summer Ventures; Requirement: Clear North Carolina residency through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

    Selection and application: Application materials: CFNC.org student application with essays

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  • Roger Williams Park Zoo / Rhode Island Zoological Society

    Roger Williams Park Zoo ZooCrew Counselor-in-Training

    Competitive unpaid ZooCamp support role for grades 7-12 who remain under 18, requiring interviews, training, a camp-interview week and four full summer volunteer weeks; 2026 is closed.

    Apply by
    Jan 8, 202776 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 7–12
    Program dates
    At least 4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Providence, RI
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    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: Annual volunteer dues: $30. Covers an ID badge, t-shirts and appreciation events.

    Requirements: Maximum age 17; Requirement: Be enrolled in grade 7-12; Requirement: Remain younger than 18 throughout the full summer volunteer season; Requirement: Have reliable daily transportation; Requirement: Enjoy working with children ages 4-10 and show interest in conservation/nature; Requirement: Commit to the interview, training and service calendar; Exclusion: Applicants turning 18 during the summer season cannot volunteer that season; Exclusion: This role does not involve animal handling or care; Exclusion: A complete application does not guarantee an interview or position

    Selection and application: Selection: Limited positions with a multi-stage process; the application says competition is often high and not all candidates advance to group or immersive interviews. Application materials: Group interview, then a second-stage immersive interview assisting at Winter or Spring Camp

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  • University of Chicago Summer Session

    UChicago Pre-College Summer Session

    Residential and online pre-college portfolio with one- to eight-week enrichment, career, credit, and research options; 2027 applications open in December.

    Priority deadline
    Jan 13, 202781 days left
    Cost
    $3,000–$15,200
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–11
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Chicago, IL
    Residential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Partial need-based financial aid. Generally for admitted students with household income of $125,000 or below; no full aid awards.

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee: $75; Non-refundable enrollment deposit: $1,000. Due within one week of admission; Partial need-based financial aid. Generally for admitted students with household income of $125,000 or below; no full aid awards.

    Requirements: Minimum age 14; Citizenship: Applicants are considered regardless of citizenship; Residency: Program-specific; some enrichment and commuter options impose geography rules; Requirement: Be a current high-school student meeting the selected program's grade and age rules; Requirement: Show readiness for condensed college-level or enrichment work; Requirement: Meet course-specific academic, writing, math, coding, laboratory, language, geography, or background requirements; Requirement: Attend every class and required orientation/activity; Exclusion: Not every grade is eligible for every course; Exclusion: Only eligible Chicagoland students may commute for designated two- and three-week programs; Exclusion: One- and two-week programs are noncredit; three- and four-week grades appear on a UChicago transcript; Exclusion: Summer admission does not guarantee UChicago undergraduate admission

    Selection and application: Selection: Holistic program/course admission with limited seats; no portfolio-wide acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Supplement essays; Letter of recommendation

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  • University of Chicago Summer Session

    University of Chicago Summer Session Pre-College Programs

    UChicago's pre-college portfolio spans one- to eight-week residential, commuter, and online options; Summer 2026 is closed and 2027 applications, courses, and prices are unannounced.

    Priority deadline
    Jan 13, 202781 days left
    Cost
    $3,000–$15,200
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Chicago, IL
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based financial aid. Partial awards only for 2-8 week programs; Enrichment fees are waived for eligible domestic students.

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee: $75. Waived for financial aid applicants and community-based organization partners; Non-refundable enrollment deposit: $1,000. Due within one week of admission and credited to the student account; Need-based financial aid. Partial awards only for 2-8 week programs; Enrichment fees are waived for eligible domestic students.

    Requirements: Minimum age 14; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Practicum is open to current 10th or 11th graders who are at least 15 years old; Requirement: Summer Online courses from the regular College curriculum are for current 11th and 12th graders.

    Selection and application: Selection: Holistic course-specific admission based on the complete application and prerequisites; some courses and aid pools are highly competitive. UChicago does not publish one umbrella acceptance rate. Application materials: Two supplement essays; One teacher letter of recommendation

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  • Vanderbilt University Peabody College

    Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth (PTY)

    Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth offers distinct school-year and summer options, with eligibility, delivery, duration and price varying by programme.

    Priority deadline
    Jan 13, 202781 days left
    Cost
    $2,150–$5,950
    Who can apply
    Grades 1–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 13 – Jul 24, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Nashville, TN
    STEM
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based financial aid. Based on income.

    Costs beyond tuition: Summer SAVY application fee: $50. Nonrefundable; one fee covers multiple summer sessions; Need-based financial aid. Based on income.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 1–12; Requirement: Academic fit shown by qualifying test scores or other qualifying documents, depending on the program

    Selection and application: Selection: Selection varies. VMI is eligibility-based and can become competitively holistic in popular mentorships; VSA/VSI and SAVY use program-specific readiness review and capacity-based placement. PTY does not publish one umbrella acceptance rate.

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  • Boston Symphony Orchestra

    Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Orchestra

    Six-week residential orchestral institute for high-school musicians ages 14-19, with daily rehearsals, lessons, chamber music, master classes and Tanglewood performances.

    Apply by
    Jan 15, 202783 days left
    Cost
    $4,615(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jul 4 – Aug 14, 2027 · 6 weeks
    Where
    In person · Lenox, MA
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: BUTI need-based and merit scholarships: $500–$4,615. Awards range from $500 to the full cost of tuition ($4,615 for six weeks in 2026); apply within the admissions application.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: 2026 six-week room and board: $3,600; 2026 other required fees (six weeks): $650; Application fee: $80. Reduced or waived fees are available in cases of financial hardship; BUTI need-based and merit scholarships: $500–$4,615. Awards range from $500 to the full cost of tuition ($4,615 for six weeks in 2026); apply within the admissions application.

    Requirements: Maximum age 19; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Must not have begun full-time college or conservatory study (the summer after high school graduation is eligible); Requirement: Recommended age range is 14-19; younger applicants may apply but those in range receive preference

    Selection and application: Selection: BUTI describes admission as highly competitive and uses auditions, artistic materials, statements and recommendations; YAO application and admit counts were not published. Application materials: Live or recorded audition with instrument-specific repertoire; Written and video personal statements; One recommendation (recommender's email submitted in the application)

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  • The National WWII Museum

    Student Leadership Academy

    New Orleans leadership and history academy for current high-school students aged 16+, July 12–16, 2027. Accepted participants receive coverage of the $1,840 programme cost; optional university credit costs approximately $875 extra.

    Apply by
    Jan 22, 202790 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 12–16, 2027
    Where
    Hybrid · New Orleans, LA
    LeadershipResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2027 accepted-participant programme scholarship: $1,840. All accepted participants receive coverage of the programme cost; optional university credit and travel to New Orleans are separate.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2027 accepted-participant programme scholarship: $1,840. All accepted participants receive coverage of the programme cost; optional university credit and travel to New Orleans are separate.

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Be 16 or older at the time of the program

    Selection and application: Selection: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.

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  • Missouri State University Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

    Missouri Fine Arts Academy

    A two-week residential arts academy at Missouri State University, May 30–June 12, 2027.

    Apply by
    Jan 25, 202793 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    May 30 – Jun 12, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Springfield, MO
    ArtsResidential
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Has not attended MFAA in the past

    Selection and application: Selection: A panel of artists and arts educators adjudicates the complete application, essay, school evaluation, and discipline portfolio or audition. MFAA publishes no applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, or scoring weights on the official pages. Application materials: Essay of about 500 words; Portfolio (visual arts, creative writing), performance video (theatre, dance, vocal, instrumental) or audio files/scores (electronic music, composition)

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  • The Institute of Media and Communication LLC d/b/a The School of The New York Times

    The School of The New York Times: NYC Summer Academy

    NYC Summer Academy is a paid two-week, in-person pre-college program for students entering grades 10–12 or graduating, with day and residential options.

    Early deadline
    Jan 31, 202799 days left
    Cost
    $7,600
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 6 – Jul 30, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · New York City, NY
    Arts
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based scholarship (limited, first-applied, first-awarded)

    Costs beyond tuition: Materials fee: $265; Application fee (first-time applicants, non-refundable): $50; Need-based scholarship (limited, first-applied, first-awarded)

    Requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Graduating seniors are also eligible; Requirement: Proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling, holistic review with a stated goal of accepting as many qualified students as possible

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  • Columbia University School of Professional Studies

    Columbia SPS Pre-College Business, Finance & Economics Courses

    Columbia SPS offers noncredit pre-college business and finance courses online and in New York; Fall 2026 applications close September 11.

    Early deadline
    Feb 1, 2027100 days left
    Cost
    $2,868–$12,838
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 21 – Aug 6, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠3 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · New York, NY
    BusinessResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course). Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories.

    Costs beyond tuition: Nonrefundable application fee: $80–$95. Columbia quotes the fee as $80 in its program cost and application materials sections and as $95.00 in its application fee section; Non-refundable enrollment deposit (credited toward the program cost): $1,000–$3,500. $3,500 residential, $2,000 commuter 3-week, $1,000 for 1-week commuter and online sessions; Course fee for The Business of Sports: Marketing the Game (3-week in-person): $100. Most courses also need about $50 for books and field trips; Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course). Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Summer programs take rising 9th graders through current 12th graders, domestic and international; Requirement: NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year; Requirement: English proficiency equivalent to 90+ on the internet-based TOEFL or 6.5+ on the IELTS

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission to the overall pre-college program is selective and rolling; admission does not guarantee a place in a requested course. Application materials: Teacher recommendation; School counselor/administrator recommendation (NYC Residential and NYC Commuter Summer)

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  • Kentucky Governor's School for Entrepreneurs

    Kentucky Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Summer Startup

    Free three-week residential startup program for Kentucky students in grades 9–11; summer 2026 is complete and the next application is unannounced.

    Apply by
    Feb 1, 2027100 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 20 – Jul 11, 2027 · 3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Lexington, KY
    BusinessResidential
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: Kentucky student; Requirement: Be in grade 9, 10, or 11 at application under current published scope; Requirement: Show entrepreneurial curiosity, creativity, drive, resilience, collaboration, flexibility, and comfort with risk/failure; Requirement: Commit to live on campus and participate every day for all three weeks; Requirement: Obtain parent/guardian permission and two eligible recommendations; Exclusion: GPA and standardized-test scores are not considered; Exclusion: Applicants do not apply with a fixed team or need a pre-existing business idea; Exclusion: Absence is allowed only for emergency, illness, or overriding personal reason under program decisions; Exclusion: Completion does not guarantee college admission, scholarship funding, business launch, patent, prize, or investment

    Selection and application: Selection: Holistic statewide selection without GPA/test-score review; no current acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Two recommendations (recommenders receive a link after you submit)

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  • Kinhaven Music School

    Kinhaven Music School Senior Session

    Apply by
    Feb 1, 2027100 days left
    Cost
    $9,000
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12
    Program dates
    Jun 25 – Aug 8, 2027 · 6 weeks
    Where
    In person · Weston, VT
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based financial aid

    Costs beyond tuition: Need-based financial aid

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 8–12; Requirement: Plays an orchestral string, woodwind, brass or percussion instrument, or piano; Requirement: Attends all six weeks of the program

    Selection and application: Selection: Audition-based, studio-capacity selection for approximately 90 students. Kinhaven does not publish applicant volume or acceptance rates. Application materials: Video audition recording: 5–10 minutes of solo music representative of the applicant's playing, no more than 6 months old

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