| Application deadline | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle) |
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| Cost | $10,200 (2027 cycle) | Unconfirmed — check official site | $3,600–$7,200 (2027 cycle) |
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| Financial aid | Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. About 40% of students receive aid; average award is 70% of tuition; awards include free or reduced-price gear rental and top packages include flights. (2027 cycle) | Catalog terms: Need-based bursary: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Partial or full awards covering up to 100% of programme tuition; for students at non-fee-paying schools or receiving financial assistance at a fee-paying school.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply in the financial aid section of the application with your most recent tax form. (2027 cycle) |
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| Expenses and aid conditions | Summer Term 2027 student account deposit: $500. Returned if unused.; Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. About 40% of students receive aid; average award is 70% of tuition; awards include free or reduced-price gear rental and top packages include flights.; Clarity financial aid application fee: $65. Only for aid applicants; automatically waived below a certain family income, or on request. (2027 cycle) | Catalog terms: Booking deposit to secure a place: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; Need-based bursary: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Partial or full awards covering up to 100% of programme tuition; for students at non-fee-paying schools or receiving financial assistance at a fee-paying school.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Application fee (non-refundable): $55–$85. $55 before January 1, $85 after January 1.; Need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply in the financial aid section of the application with your most recent tax form. (2027 cycle) |
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| Stipend or pay | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Eligibility | Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades) | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Additional eligibility | Ages 14–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Willing to spend extended periods (10 days) outdoors in wilderness settings; no previous outdoor experience is required | Ages 13–18; Requirement: Each course has its own age band (for example 13-15, 15-18 or 16-18) | Ages 9–18 |
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| Session dates or duration | Starts June 27, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle) | Catalog terms: 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Starts June 20, 2027; Ends August 15, 2027; 2–4 weeks (2027 cycle) |
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| Format | In person | In person / Online | In person |
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| Housing and supervision | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Location | Leadville, CO | Cambridge, London, New York, Oxford, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, NY | Lake Luzerne, NY |
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| Selection and application | Selection: HMI describes a typical cohort of 12-20 students; it does not publish a current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Summer Term application with two essay questions; Two teacher recommendations (at least one from a core academic teacher); 15-30 minute interview with the admissions team | Selection: Enrollment is reviewed for age, readiness, program fit, English proficiency, and space. The current public form does not publish a single acceptance rate or cohort size for the whole program family. | Application materials: Audition video of 8-10 minutes |
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