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MARIANAPOLIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL - THOMPSON, CONNECTICUT
MAINE CENTRAL INSTITUTE - PITTSFIELD, MAINE
The beautiful New England campus of Marianapolis Prep is home to Camp Stonewall each summer, where young campers from around the US and the world will live in the residential facilities and experience the fun and adventure of a typical summer camp.
This traditional New England boarding school is just 40 minutes from Bangor in the beautiful state of Maine. During the summer, students enjoy the full boarding experience, learning in the Math & Science Center, and participating in fun local activities!
This co-ed sleep-away camp is held at Marianapolis Prep, where students
participate in fun activities like sports, theater, music, and arts & crafts,
among many others! Students can choose the number of weeks that
they wish to participate, and each day choose from over 35 different
activities to build their own schedule! Throughout the summer, 3 SWAT
adventure trips are offered on different weekends.
This five-week program focuses on different weekly STEM themes for
students to explore. Topics for the 4 weeks include: Flight & Aeronautical
Engineering; Renewable Energy; Computer Science, Coding, Robotics
and AI; and Health Sciences & Medical Engineering. The fifth week
culminates with an independent student research project of the student’s
choice!
Ages 8-15
Grades 7-12 with intermediate-
high level of English (ages 13-19)
June 28 - Aug 14 weekly
June 28 - Aug 1
Camp Stonewall
STEM Camp
Whether your goal is to try a new academic class, enhance language skills, or just have a fun camp experience, students can explore their passions in a
fun, safe environment on a boarding school campus in the United States!
Summer in the US! Adventure and Academic Programs
The scenic residential campus of Storm King School is just 55 miles north of New York City and overlooks the Hudson River. Classes are offered on campus during the summer in the newly renovated facilities with fun afternoon and evening activities!
Ages 13 - 19 with intermediate-
high level of English
Ages 12-16 with intermediate-
high level of English
Ages 11-18 with intermediate-
high level of English
July 19 - Aug 8 (3 weeks)
July 26 - Aug 8 (2 weeks)
July 19 - Aug 2 (2 weeks)
This program offers an intensive hands-on 3 week filmmaking workshop
for high school students. Working in teams, students will go through
all the stages of making their own short film from pitching/writing/
revising the scripts to pre-production, filming, editing and mixing. The
course concludes with a public screening of student work! Week 1:
Screenwriting. Week 2: Filming. Week 3: Post-Production.
This exciting workshop teaches students the essential skills to design,
alter, and create clothing, while gaining insight into contemporary and
designer fashions. Projects include hand-sewn name tags, pillows,
drawstring bags, fashion illustrations, and a complete men’s or women’s
outfit, and the program culminates with a mini-runway show!
Students are invited to join the cast and crew of the Summer Theater
program with this year’s production of Footloose! Students will receive
theater instruction and rehearse during the day, with evening activities.
Performances are open to the public on July 31st, and August 1st - 2nd.
*Auditions required
Summer Film School
Fashion Design Workshop
Summer Theater on the Mountain
STORM KING SCHOOL - CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK
Marianapolis Preparatory School Maine Central Institute The scenic campus at Storm King School
To find out more please contact Valerie Manzino at: [email protected]
Nestled in the beautiful resort town of Ojai in southern California, Besant Hill School offers a dynamic 4 weeks of programs during the summer with morning academic courses, afternoon art classes and multiple off-campus excursions!
This four-week course is taught by Besant Hill School faculty and
provides a weekly in-depth overview of all three sections of the SAT
test, including format, content, and overall strategies. The fourth
week of the program is an in-depth look at the college application
process, the essay expectations, and ways to best present yourself to
a university admission office.
Grades 9-12 with intermediate
level of English (ages 14-18)
June 28 - July 25
Grades 9-12 with high level of
English (ages 14-18)
Grades 9-12 (ages 14-18)
June 28 - July 25
June 28 - July 25
The Summer STEM Program is an intensive four-week experience
that immerses students in hands-on science of all genres, including
biology, engineering, ecology, botany, chemistry, and environmental
science. Projects range from computer programming, application
development, aerospace, and engineering based on agricultural
sustainability. Field trips to the Griffith Observatory and the university
campuses of UCSB and UCLA are included in the program.
During Besant Hill School’s Summer Institute, students will advance
their acquisition of the English language through reading engaging
academic short stories and writing about them, as well as gaining
insight into American culture and US history. The summer course is
college preparatory with fun cultural activities and experiences.
SAT Prep and College Application Essay Writing
Summer STEM Program
English Language and American Culture
BESANT HILL SCHOOL - HAPPY VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
SQUAW VALLEY ACADEMY - OLYMPIC VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
This scenic California boarding school combines academic credit with summer fun at beautiful Lake Tahoe! The small campus is home to about 90 students during the year, and is nestled in the heart of the ski resorts - a great place to study year-round!
Students can choose to join a three-week (semester credit) or six-week
(full-year credit) session to earn academic credits while having fun with
outdoor mountain sports, soccer, and local excursions! With small class
sizes and personalized instruction, students can choose from a variety
of courses including: ESL, SAT Prep, Math, History, Science, English, and
Learning Strategies.
Grades 9-12 (ages 14-18) Session 1: June 28 - July 17
Session 2: July 19 - Aug 7
Academic Summer Program
THORNTON ACADEMY - SACO, MAINE
With its traditional New England brick buildings and highly qualified teachers, Thornton Academy is the ideal place to study during the summer and the academic year! The spacious residential campus is just 90 minutes from Boston and offers top academic curriculum and STEM programs.
In this ELL program, students will explore English language with three
morning classes: Communications, STEM, and Academic Research.
Afternoons, evenings, and weekends will be filled with activities that
introduce students to American life, including trips to the beach, hiking
in local parks, sports, visits to Boston, boat trips, visits to universities like
MIT and Harvard, and much more!
Grades 7-12 (ages 13-19) July 25 - Aug 22
ELL Camp
Thornton Academy
Squaw Valley Academy
The Besant Hill School campus
THEATER Students can participate in this exciting process of theater production
while developing crucial skills and knowledge necessary to excel in
theater performance. Some programs also include technical theater and
design sessions.
Two-Headed Monster: Writing and Performing for the Stage ages 14-18
Shakespeare Theatre Intensive ages 14-18
The Summer Show: Musical Theatre Intensive ages 14-18
Musical Theatre for Junior Artists ages 10-13
Shakespeare’s World: What’s Cool in the Classics ages 10-13
Curtain Up! An Adventure in Theatre ages 10-13
ESL & ARTS SUMMER INTENSIVE Combine English, art, theatre, dance and nature in this immersive
English and Arts experience. Students will develop core language skills
of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, as well as artistic skills to help
them pursue their artistic passions!
ages 14-17
FILM, DIGITAL MEDIA & SOUND
The skills young filmmakers learn are not just technical skills relating to
f/stops and camera angles, but also team collaboration, budgeting, time
management, and so much more. From screenplay to final edit, the
students learn how to make movies by making movies!
Acting for the Camera Intensive ages 14-18
Filmmaking Intensive: Short Films from Script to Screen ages 14-18
Collaborative Filmmaking for Junior Artists ages 10-13
July 19 - Aug 8
July 12 - Aug 8
July 12 - July 25
Creativity thrives at Idyllwild Arts Academy where students can join a variety of workshops to immerse themselves in the arts with hands-on
experiences on this beautiful residential campus in Idyllwild, California, just 2 hours from San Diego and Los Angeles!
California Summer in the Arts
CREATIVE WRITING
The Creative Writing workshops help students to discover the power of
written words as they see their unique words come to life on the page
and on stage and will inspire confidence in students’ written expression!
Fiction Intensive: Make It Memorable ages 14-18
FASHION DESIGN AND INTER-ARTS
The Fashion Design & Inter-Arts program offers students the opportunity
to explore a wealth of diverse mediums and unique aesthetics to
continue developing technical skills and artistic growth.
Fashion Design Intensive ages 14-18
Session 1: June 28 - July 11
Session 2: July 26 - Aug 8
June 28 - July 11
July 12 - July 25
June 28 - July 11
Poetry Intensive: Industrial Poetry ages 14-18
Fashion Design, Art & More ages 11-13
Young Writers Workshop: The Un-Workshop Workshop ages 11-13 July 26 - Aug 8
June 28 - July 11
July 12 - Aug 8
July 12 - July 25
July 26 - Aug 8
July 12 - July 25
July 26 - Aug 8
June 28 - July 11
To find out more please contact Valerie Manzino at: [email protected]
MUSIC Idyllwild Arts Academy excels at providing the best possible musical
opportunities for high school and middle school age students, offering a
variety of band and orchestra options. *Some programs noted do require
an audition with recommendation letter and musical resume.
Chamber Festival Intensive * ages 14-18
Chamber Music Intensive for Strings & Piano * ages 13-17
Festival Choir Intensive * ages 14-18
Jazz Instrumental Intensive ages 14-18
Songwriting Intensive * ages 14-18
Wind Ensemble Intensiveages 15-18
Piano Performance Intensive * ages 13-18
Symphony Orchestra Intensive * ages 13-18
Music Composition Intensive * ages 13-18
Symphonic Band Intensiveages 12-15
Piano Workshopages 10-12
VISUAL ARTS Whether the preferred medium is 2D or 3D, students will grow and gain
confidence in their artistic expression while creating new, original works
and exploring the endless possibilities of visual arts.
Ceramics Intensive: Clay Works ages 14-18
Digital Photography Intensive ages 14-18
Drawing & Painting Intensive I ages 14-18
Drawing & Painting Intensive II ages 14-18
Drawing & Painting Intensive III: Prepare your College Portfolio ages 14-18
Jewelry Intensive ages 14-18
Photography Intensive: Darkroom & Lightroom ages 14-18
Art Exploration: Find Your Passion ages 13-16
Ceramics for Junior Artists ages 11-13
Drawing & Painting for Junior Artists ages 11-13
The Magic of Art ages 11-13
Photography for Junior Artists ages 11-13
Adventures in Art ages 10-12
Art from Many Cultures ages 10-12
Drawing & Sculpture for Junior Artists ages 10-12
Modern Art, Clay & Sculpture for Junior Artists ages 10-12
July 26 - Aug 9July 12 - July 25
June 21 - June 27
July 26 - Aug 9
July 26 - Aug 9
June 28 - July 11
June 28 - July 11
June 28 - July 11
July 12 - July 25
June 28 - July 11
July 26 - Aug 8
July 12 - July 25
July 12 - July 25
Session 1: June 28 - July 11
Session 2: July 26 - Aug 8
July 26 - Aug 8
July 12 - July 25
July 26 - Aug 8
July 26 - Aug 8
July 26 - Aug 8
July 12 - July 18
June 28 - July 11
July 12 - July 25
June 28 - July 11
June 28 - July 11
July 19 - July 25
DANCE
From ballet to modern, tap to hip-hop, jazz to pointe, the dance faculty
will work to draw out each dancer’s inner confidence and to hone
technique and expressive energy.
Dance Intensive ages 14-18
Ballet Intensiveages 14-18
Junior Dance Intensiveages 10-13
July 26 - Aug 8
July 26 - Aug 8
July 12 - July 18
July 12 - July 25
June 28 - July 11