Summer 2027 · High school

Summer 2027 planning for rising 11th graders

Rising 11th grade means entering grade 11 in fall 2027. These leads match sourced grade ranges, with current-grade rules mapped to the following rising grade when stated. Confirm the provider's exact wording.

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  1. SMASH

    SMASH ResidentialRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    Free (other costs may apply)
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Not published
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent; Requirement: Strong grade-level math skills, as shown by state-standardized math test scores; Requirement: Attend a public high school, or a private high school on scholarship; Requirement: Strong interest in earning a computer science degree or certification and pursuing a CS career; Requirement: SMASH Morehouse applicants must be male; SMASH Spelman applicants must be female
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2026; Ends July 31, 20262026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Atlanta, Boston, Ann Arbor, Berkeley, GA, MA, MI, CA
    Selection and application
    Selection: Applicants must satisfy all published requirements, and geographic preferences apply; the current pages do not publish applicant counts or an acceptance rate.
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Aug 21, 2026

  2. Purdue University Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute

    GER²I Summer Residential — PULSARRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $2,990
    Financial aid
    Partial need-based scholarships (limited)
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee: $100. Refunded only if the student is not accepted; Optional Saturday field trip: $100; Partial need-based scholarships (limited)
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2026; Ends July 25, 20262026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    West Lafayette, IN
    Selection and application
    Selection: The 2026 application documented gifted/talent indicators and course placement depended on eligibility and availability. Confirm the next-cycle process; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Historical 2026 instructions: One-to-two-page motivation essay or alternative media statement for new students; Historical 2026 instructions: Exactly two qualifying documents from transcript, IQ testing, achievement testing, teacher/mentor recommendation or talent-involvement documentation
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026

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  • Nebraska 4-H, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

    Big Red Summer Academic Camps

    Big Red Summer Academic Camps offer residential career exploration with University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty, campus facilities and a closing capstone presentation.

    Apply by
    May 21, 2027209 days left
    Cost
    $625–$850(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 6–11, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · Lincoln, NE
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Big Red Camps and camp-specific scholarships

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Big Red Camps and camp-specific scholarships

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Some camps, such as Engineering and Math & Data Science, are limited to students entering grades 10-12

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  • Adelphi University

    Adelphi Summer Pre-College Program

    Adelphi University on-campus, three-credit Summer Pre-College Program for rising grades 10–12. The 2027 final application deadline is June 4; applications are reviewed until capacity.

    Apply by
    Jun 4, 2027223 days left
    Cost
    $3,500–$4,500(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Garden City, NY
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Grace Pilcer Pre-College Scholars need-based scholarship. Up to full tuition; priority to rising seniors facing barriers and first-generation students; apply after acceptance to a course. 2027 application link expected late fall 2026.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable application fee: $40. Due when the application is submitted; Program deposit: $400. 2026 rate; encouraged within two weeks of acceptance; Grace Pilcer Pre-College Scholars need-based scholarship. Up to full tuition; priority to rising seniors facing barriers and first-generation students; apply after acceptance to a course. 2027 application link expected late fall 2026.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12

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  • Michigan State University College of Engineering

    MSU High School Engineering Institute (HSEI)

    Five-day residential MSU exploration of engineering majors for rising grades 10-12 and recent graduates; all 2026 sessions ended and 2027 is unannounced.

    Apply by
    Jun 4, 2027223 days left
    Cost
    $1,199
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 and first-year college (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 13 – Jul 15, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · East Lansing, MI
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–13; Requirement: GPA of 3.0 or better in engineering core courses such as math, sciences and technology

    Selection and application: Selection: All 2026 sessions filled. Admission used grade/GPA guidance and a transcript, but MSU publishes no applicant count, acceptance rate or detailed selection rubric.

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  • The Cooper Union School of Art

    Cooper Union Summer Art Intensive

    Four-week, $4,350 commuter studio-art intensive in Manhattan for ages 15-18 and rising grades 10-12; the 2026 program and scholarship cycle are closed.

    Apply by
    Jul 5, 2027254 days left
    Cost
    $4,350–$4,500
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 12 – Aug 5, 2027
    Where
    In person · New York, NY
    ArtsDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Jeff and Paula Gural Merit Scholarship for NYC public high school students. Full-tuition merit scholarship; limited number awarded.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable registration fee (included in tuition): $270. Part of the listed tuition, not an extra charge; Jeff and Paula Gural Merit Scholarship for NYC public high school students. Full-tuition merit scholarship; limited number awarded.

    Requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Studio Practice is for rising seniors; Requirement: Gural Merit Scholarship applicants must attend a New York City public high school in the five boroughs

    Selection and application: Selection: Paid enrollment was open and capacity-based without portfolio review; sections were limited to 16. Scholarship selection was competitive because awards were limited. Application materials: Registration form and tuition payment (open enrollment, no portfolio or selection); Scholarship applicants: portfolio of at least 5 images of recent artwork, including 1 observational drawing and 1 self-portrait drawing; Scholarship applicants: brief essay

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  • Appalachian State University Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures

    APPSTATE-STARTALK Chinese Immersion Program: A Bite of China

    Completed 2026 free hybrid Chinese immersion program for 18 rising grades 9-12 beginners, with virtual work plus a three-week residential session in Boone; no 2027 cycle is posted.

    Cost
    Free(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 15 – Jul 3, 2026 · 3 weeks(2026)
    Where
    Hybrid · Boone, NC
    Residential
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Residential lodging: $0. Covered by STARTALK funding for accepted students; Meals during the residential camp: $0. Covered by STARTALK funding for accepted students.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Limited or no prior exposure to Chinese; Requirement: Priority consideration for students from the Southern Appalachian region, especially Western North Carolina and East Tennessee

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling admission to 18 places, with priority for Southern Appalachian students, especially western North Carolina and east Tennessee. No application count, acceptance rate, rubric, waitlist rule, or decision timeline is published. Application materials: Statement of interest (150-200 words)

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  • ArtCenter College of Design

    ArtCenter Extension Summer Teen Classes

    ArtCenter’s Teen Summer Classes offer hands-on art and design study in Pasadena. The completed 2026 programme included one-week classes and three-week intensives, rather than a two-week residential experience.

    Cost
    $880–$2,790(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jul 6 – Aug 7, 2026 · 1⁠–⁠3 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Pasadena, CA
    ArtsDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based scholarship. Limited; seats are reserved for scholarship students, who should not register until a decision is made.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Need-based scholarship. Limited; seats are reserved for scholarship students, who should not register until a decision is made.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Recent high school graduates are also eligible

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  • American University

    AU High School Summer Scholars

    AU's four-week asynchronous program offered one-credit online courses for rising grades 10-12 in 2026; that cycle is closed, cost was $1,044 plus an ambiguously treated $100 deposit, and 2027 is unannounced.

    Cost
    $1,044(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    4 weeks
    Where
    Online
    Day programPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $100. Required after acceptance to reserve a spot; the page does not clearly say whether it reduces the tuition balance; Required readings and course materials: $0. Available through Canvas with no additional course-material fee in 2026.

    Requirements: Residency: Domestic and international students may apply; Requirement: Be a rising high-school sophomore, junior, or senior; Requirement: Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA or international equivalent; Requirement: International applicants must provide a transcript and, when required, TOEFL iBT 80 or receive an individual exception; Requirement: Be prepared for five to ten hours of asynchronous work weekly per course; Exclusion: Rising freshmen are not listed as eligible; Exclusion: Permission is required to take more than one course; Exclusion: No more than three courses; Exclusion: Two advertised courses were cancelled

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling eligibility and space review; early applicants had better course availability, but no overall acceptance rate was published.

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  • Boston College Summer Session

    BC Experience for High School Students

    Boston College's umbrella for two-week noncredit high-school courses and a six-week online honors-credit pathway; 2026 is closed and 2027 posts in December.

    Cost
    $2,000–$10,201.92(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 27 – Aug 6, 2027 · 2⁠–⁠6 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Chestnut Hill, MA
    ResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable application fee: $70; Honors program non-refundable deposit: $1,000. Due within two weeks of the admission decision.

    Requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Six-week Honors program: rising high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher; Requirement: International applicants whose second language is English need a minimum TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 130, or a waiver after two years at an English-language school; Requirement: Students in in-person courses must be fully vaccinated by arrival on campus

    Selection and application: Selection: Seats were limited and complete applications were reviewed for academic readiness. Honors required at least a 3.5 GPA; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Statement of Purpose; Course-specific essay; Two letters of recommendation

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  • UC Berkeley Haas School of Business

    Berkeley Business Academy for Youth Summer Entrepreneurship Residency

    Selective two-week residential, noncredit Haas entrepreneurship program for rising grades 10-12, where teams research, build, and pitch a comprehensive business plan.

    Cost
    $7,450(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 5 – Aug 1, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Berkeley, CA
    BusinessResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Limited need-based scholarship. Amount and criteria require inquiry; 2027 availability unannounced.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: 2026 application fee: $100. Nonrefundable; Limited need-based scholarship. Amount and criteria require inquiry; 2027 availability unannounced.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Proof of immunization and COVID-19 vaccination before the program starts; Requirement: Must live in the dorms and stay on campus for the full two-week session, including weekends

    Selection and application: Selection: About 50 students annually; B-BAY reports a 10% acceptance rate for its 2026 high-school sessions. Application materials: One essay of 500 words or less answering three prompts; Two teacher recommendations, at least one from a core-subject teacher; Video essay of up to two minutes

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  • Berkeley Changemaker, UC Berkeley

    Berkeley Changemaker Gateway Course — Summer Pre-College Access

    Cost
    $1,270(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12
    Program dates
    6 weeks
    Where
    Online
    Day program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Berkeley Summer Sessions financial aid for non-matriculated students: $0. Summer Sessions states that financial aid is not available to non-matriculated students. External funding is not addressed.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Summer 2026 high-school registration fee: $585. Applied to high-school Summer Sessions students, including online enrollment. Historical completed-cycle amount; First-time document-management fee: $73. One-time by student status and degree level; may not apply if previously paid in the same applicable status; Summer 2026 application fee: $25. Nonrefundable historical completed-cycle fee; Berkeley Summer Sessions financial aid for non-matriculated students: $0. Summer Sessions states that financial aid is not available to non-matriculated students. External funding is not addressed.

    Requirements: Ages 16–17; Requirement: Open to grades 11–12; Requirement: Must have completed 10th or 11th grade by the start of summer classes and plan to continue high school in the fall; Requirement: Overall B average (3.0 GPA, weighted or unweighted) and good academic standing; Requirement: Must be 16 by the start of the course; students 18 or older apply as Summer Sessions visiting students instead; Requirement: Students at high schools outside the United States must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement unless exempt

    Selection and application: Selection: Course enrollment depends on Summer Sessions eligibility, application completion, section availability, and enrollment capacity. The official pages do not publish an admissions rubric, applicant count, acceptance rate, cohort size, GPA threshold, recommendation, or interview.

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  • Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

    Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

    Residential Michigan arts camp for grades 5-12 with session-specific age bands; 2026 ended August 16, tuition was $1,875-$1,975 plus uniforms, and 2027 is unannounced.

    Cost
    $1,975–$2,075(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 5–12
    Program dates
    Jun 23 – Aug 15, 2027
    Where
    In person · Twin Lake, MI
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based Financial Scholarship (about 40%-90% of tuition). No full scholarships; merit and advanced-program scholarships also exist.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable deposit applied to the camp fee: $295. Balance due 30 days before the first day of the session; Optional minor class (Central Camp only): $99; Uniform polo, each (2-3 needed): $26; Uniform sweater, each (1 needed): $38; Early arrival or late departure fee: $110; Camp transportation to or from nearby depots, one way: $65–$250. Grand Rapids and Muskegon air, train, bus and ferry depots; Need-based Financial Scholarship (about 40%-90% of tuition). No full scholarships; merit and advanced-program scholarships also exist.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 5–12

    Selection and application: Selection: General camp enrollment is first-come based on grade/session fit and space. Scholarships and advanced programs add audition/portfolio, recommendation, achievement, and sometimes financial-need review.

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  • BlueStamp Engineering

    BlueStamp Engineering Summer Program

    Project-based engineering summer program for incoming grades 9-12, offered in San Jose or live online, with individual builds, portfolios, mentoring, and Demo Night.

    Cost
    $2,400–$5,200(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 8 – Aug 7, 2026 · 3⁠–⁠6 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · San Jose, CA
    STEMDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based financial aid

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Deposit to secure a spot after acceptance: $1,000. Waived or adjusted when alternative arrangements or financial aid are awarded; Need-based financial aid

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: No prior engineering experience or STEM classes required

    Selection and application: Selection: Application and interview review occur in receipt order while seats remain. BlueStamp does not publish applicant counts, acceptance rates, aid rates, cohort size for the next cycle, or a guaranteed decision. Application materials: Student interview with a parent or guardian present

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