Summer 2027 For high school students

Summer 2027 programs in New York for high school students

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Program factsKroka Summer ProgramsRemoveGarcia Summer Research Program for High School StudentsRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
CostCatalog terms: $790–$5,925; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidCatalog terms: Scholarship and personalized assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships, personalized prices, payment plans, and some non-monetary barter are available; award amounts are individualized.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsCatalog terms: Scholarship and personalized assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships, personalized prices, payment plans, and some non-monetary barter are available; award amounts are individualized.; Optional station or airport pickup per direction: $0–$160. Bellows Falls $0, Keene $20, Concord $100, or Manchester airport $160 each way. Other travel remains family responsibility.; Optional extra-night accommodation: $25–$125. Family campsite $25 per night; student overnight $125. Standard expedition room/board inclusion should be confirmed for the selected program.; Optional equipment rental: $5–$20. Published per-program rental examples: rubber boots $5, rain coat $10, rain pants $10, sleeping pad $10, sleeping bag $20.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibilityAges 6–18; Requirement: Meet the exact age range for the selected program; published 2026 programs ranged from ages 6-10 to ages 15-18; Requirement: Show genuine personal interest and excitement about attending; Requirement: Be physically ready to participate in every required aspect of the selected program; Requirement: Ensure the family understands Kroka's philosophy, handbook, outdoor living, risk, and community approach; Requirement: Complete an introductory program or demonstrate prior technical experience when an advanced expedition requires it; Requirement: Be accepted based on fit, safety, capacity, and group composition; Exclusion: Registration and deposit do not guarantee acceptance; Exclusion: Students who cannot safely complete essential physical, technical, behavioral, medical, or community components without an agreed accommodation; Exclusion: Applicants outside the selected program's age band or without a stated technical prerequisite; Exclusion: Some rites-of-passage programs use gender-specific cohorts; verify the current inclusion policy directlyMinimum age 16; Residency: Must be able to legally reside in the United States for the entire program; Garcia provides no visa aid or support letters; Requirement: For 2026, be at least 16 by July 4 with no exception; Requirement: For 2026, have an unweighted GPA of at least 95/100 or 3.8/4.0; Requirement: For 2026, have specified standardized scores at or above the 60th percentile; Requirement: Have taken at least three of English, chemistry, mathematics/calculus, physics, and biology; Requirement: Be ready for intensive in-person laboratory work and safety requirements; Exclusion: Applicants under the laboratory minimum age are not eligible; Exclusion: The program cannot support visa applications or provide visa letters; Exclusion: The 2026 cycle is closed and 2027 rules may change; Exclusion: Participation requires commuting or arranging optional local housing; Garcia offers no airport transportation
Session dates or durationCatalog terms: 1–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionUnconfirmed — check official siteNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationMarlow, New Hampshire, Program-specific expedition routes, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Lake Champlain and other program-specific destinationsStony Brook, New York
Selection and applicationSelection: Fit- and safety-reviewed rather than first-come alone; Kroka may decline applicants, maintain waitlists, prefer group balance, and require prerequisites for technical programs.Selection: Non-rolling review after the deadline using demanding age, GPA, test, coursework, transcript, recommendation, leadership, and application criteria.
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  • U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy

    U.S. Service Academy Summer Seminars — Program Family

    Three separate residential summer programs for current high school juniors exploring cadet academics, military training, fitness and academy life.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $495–$575; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    West Point, Annapolis, Colorado Springs, New York, Maryland, Colorado
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Academy-specific; USNA says citizenship is not required for NASS but is required for a later academy appointment; Academy-specific application eligibility

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Academy-specific and selective; USNA identifies approximately 800 participants per session and rolling selection based on academic, athletic, extracurricular and fitness factors.

    Financial aid:
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    Last year's cycle (2026): West Point SLE need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need-based assistance is available; amount and application process vary.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): West Point SLE need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need-based assistance is available; amount and application process vary.; Travel to and from the academy: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Participant responsibility for USNA and West Point; both describe limited airport-to-campus ground transportation. USAFA terms require separate verification.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: Academy-specific; USNA says citizenship is not required for NASS but is required for a later academy appointment; Residency: Academy-specific application eligibility; Requirement: Be a current high school junior/rising senior for the applicable summer; Requirement: Meet the chosen academy's academic, leadership, character, conduct, health and physical-participation criteria; Requirement: For USNA, provide a Social Security number to submit the seminar application; Requirement: Be able to participate safely in a structured military, academic and fitness schedule; Exclusion: USNA lists being married, pregnant or having a legal obligation to support a dependent as disqualifying for NASS; Exclusion: Seminar eligibility is not the same as eligibility for appointment to an academy

    Selection and application: Selection: Academy-specific and selective; USNA identifies approximately 800 participants per session and rolling selection based on academic, athletic, extracurricular and fitness factors. Application materials: Personal statement or short responses

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  • University of Rochester

    University of Rochester Pre-College Programs

    Umbrella of selective one-to-three-week Rochester summer courses for rising grades 9-12, with residential, commuter, intensive and credit options at distinct prices.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $515–$8,770; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Rochester, New York
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    International applications accepted; immigration/travel compliance remains the family's responsibility; Meet course-specific academic prerequisites

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Many courses are limited and selective. Full-day programs use best-fit review after their deadline; applicant counts, seats and acceptance rates are not published.

    Financial aid:
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    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited, first-come, not guaranteed and may not cover full costs.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee: $60. Nonrefundable for new applications; a narrow returning-credit-student exception applies.; Need-based financial assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited, first-come, not guaranteed and may not cover full costs.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: International applications accepted; immigration/travel compliance remains the family's responsibility; Requirement: Be a current high-school student; half-day programs serve rising grades 9-12; Requirement: Meet course-specific academic prerequisites; Requirement: Submit a complete application, transcript, essay and recommendation; Requirement: For international applicants, document English fluency or receive a waiver; Requirement: Complete required orientation and payment after admission; Exclusion: Specific intensive or credit courses may have narrower prerequisites; Exclusion: Class capacity can close before a general deadline; Exclusion: Participation does not guarantee University admission or a combined-degree-program place; Exclusion: Financial aid is limited and not guaranteed to cover all costs

    Selection and application: Selection: Many courses are limited and selective. Full-day programs use best-fit review after their deadline; applicant counts, seats and acceptance rates are not published. Application materials: Short essay up to 500 words; One recommendation from a school official

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  • United States Military Academy West Point

    West Point Summer Leaders Experience

    A five-day West Point programme for current high-school juniors who are U.S. citizens and age 16 by July 1. SLE costs $495, with need-based scholarships available; participation has no bearing on academy admissions decisions.

    Application deadline
    April 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $495; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    West Point, New York
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Minimum age 16; United States citizenship required; Be a U.S. citizen; Be at least age 16 by July 1 of the program summer

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Selection is competitive and uses academic, athletic and extracurricular information while seeking geographic diversity. The 2026 program actually served about 1,600 students; West Point does not publish a current acceptance rate on the program materials.

    Financial aid:
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    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based SLE scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Available by contacting Admissions; amount, criteria and whether travel is covered are not published in the brochure.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): SLE application: $0. No fee to apply.; Need-based SLE scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Available by contacting Admissions; amount, criteria and whether travel is covered are not published in the brochure.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Citizenship: United States citizenship required; Requirement: Be a current high-school junior and rising senior during the program summer; Requirement: Be a U.S. citizen; Requirement: Be at least age 16 by July 1 of the program summer; Requirement: Be able to participate safely in demanding academic, military and physical activities; Requirement: Submit academic, athletic, leadership and extracurricular information; Exclusion: Students outside junior year are not eligible for that summer's SLE; Exclusion: Applicants with serious medical issues may be ineligible under the public requirements; Exclusion: Attendance is not required for West Point admission and provides no admissions advantage; Exclusion: Opening an SLE application does not obligate the student to complete a West Point application

    Selection and application: Selection: Selection is competitive and uses academic, athletic and extracurricular information while seeking geographic diversity. The 2026 program actually served about 1,600 students; West Point does not publish a current acceptance rate on the program materials. Application materials: No recommendation, congressional nomination or interview is listed for the SLE application

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  • Sarah Lawrence College Writing Institute and Theatre Program

    Writers Week: Summer Writing & Theatre for Teens

    Sarah Lawrence Writers Week offers 2027 virtual and on-campus writing/theatre sessions for students entering grades 9–12, age14+; housing is a separately qualified option.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $985–$2,050; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 6, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Online / In person
    Location
    Bronxville, New York
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 14–18; No citizenship restriction published; Virtual students participate remotely; on-campus students may commute or use a separately confirmed residential package.

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Writers Week is open enrollment with no admissions application; workshops have up to 18 students and two teaching artists. The published 2027 session dates and virtual $985/on-campus $2,050 tuition are recorded. Current registration acceptance, capacity, waitlist and residence-package terms require confirmation; the enrollment model alone does not establish an open portal.

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    Last year's cycle (2026): Writers Week scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Sarah Lawrence confirms scholarships are available but does not publish current award amounts, eligibility documents, deadlines, or coverage on the Writers Week page.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2027 registration deposit: $250. Published 2027 programme-specific amount; additional expenses and financial awards require confirmation.; Completed 2026 — 2026 registration deposit: $250. Due at registration and applied to the selected session. Historical accepted amount, not a current 2027 charge.; Writers Week scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Sarah Lawrence confirms scholarships are available but does not publish current award amounts, eligibility documents, deadlines, or coverage on the Writers Week page.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 14–18; Citizenship: No citizenship restriction published; Residency: Virtual students participate remotely; on-campus students may commute or use a separately confirmed residential package.; Requirement: Enter grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 in the fall after the program; Requirement: Be at least 14 by the program start; Requirement: Have an interest in writing and willingness to share, experiment, collaborate, and participate; Exclusion: No advanced-writing background is required; Exclusion: No prior theatre experience is required; Exclusion: Residential eligibility requires age16 or older; confirm the housing package and price because the FAQ also describes a three-week stay.; Exclusion: One credit is transferable only if the receiving institution accepts it

    Selection and application: Selection: Writers Week is open enrollment with no admissions application; workshops have up to 18 students and two teaching artists. The published 2027 session dates and virtual $985/on-campus $2,050 tuition are recorded. Current registration acceptance, capacity, waitlist and residence-package terms require confirmation; the enrollment model alone does not establish an open portal.

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  • Youth About Business

    Youth About Business Summer Business Camp

    One-week residential New York M&A simulation for students who have completed ninth grade, preceded by a required virtual seminar and followed by optional conference and year-round programming.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $750–$3,000 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online / Hybrid
    Location
    New York City, New York, Columbia Graduate School of Business host site, Towers at City College residence
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    The virtual seminar serves students across the country; in-person New York campers must arrange eligible travel and residential participation; Submit parent permission and the Code of Conduct after acceptance

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Applicants submit an essay and teacher recommendation; the FAQ says motivation matters and there is no GPA cutoff. Camp capacity is limited and admission is rolling. Championship Camp is by team performance and invitation.

    Financial aid:
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    Catalog terms: Income-based corporate-sponsored assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The tuition page says most applicants receive assistance. Proof of household income is required; remove sensitive identifiers before submitting documents.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Business Economy Seminar: $99. The 2026 program page calls the seminar required for all camp students; whether it is included in a future camp invoice must be confirmed.; Optional conference experience family rate: $750–$1,500. Current page lists $1,500 standard, $1,000 partial and $750 majority-scholarship conference rates.; Income-based corporate-sponsored assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The tuition page says most applicants receive assistance. Proof of household income is required; remove sensitive identifiers before submitting documents.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: The virtual seminar serves students across the country; in-person New York campers must arrange eligible travel and residential participation; Requirement: Complete freshman year of high school before the summer camp; Requirement: Apply no later than the summer immediately after high-school graduation; Requirement: Demonstrate a desire to succeed; Requirement: Submit one teacher recommendation and a one-page essay; Requirement: Attend the required Business Economy Seminar; Requirement: Submit parent permission and the Code of Conduct after acceptance; Exclusion: There is no stated GPA minimum; Exclusion: GPA and optional SAT/ACT data are collected for tracking rather than used as admission cutoffs; Exclusion: Championship Camp is limited to nine top teams from Summer Business Camp; Exclusion: Columbia hosting does not confer Columbia enrollment, admission or academic credit; Exclusion: The 2026 portal is closed

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants submit an essay and teacher recommendation; the FAQ says motivation matters and there is no GPA cutoff. Camp capacity is limited and admission is rolling. Championship Camp is by team performance and invitation. Application materials: One-page essay explaining interest in leadership development; One teacher recommendation

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