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American Academy of Dramatic Arts Summer Program: choose our Traditional Program or our advanced Encore Program, and you will become a part of a dynamic, supportive community of fellow actors learning together, inspired by some of the most respected instructors in the industry. Click here for more information.
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy: Two-week boarding immersion programs in areas like Musical Theatre, Acting for Stage and Screen, and Dance Theatre in New York or Los Angeles. Click here for more information.
Art History Abroad: Offers summer courses in Italy for students 17-22 years old. Several locations in Italy are offered as options. Click here to learn more..
Online Interior Design Summer Workshop at Ball State University: Explore the fundamentals of 2D and 3D concepts; learn basic drawing and illustration skills, play with color use and light effects, learn how interior environments affect human behavior, and leave the workshop with new friends, new perspectives, and a personal portfolio full of your ideas. Click here for more information.
Berridge Programs: Berridge Programs offers gap year and summer high school arts programs in the US and France led by professional artists. Click here for more information.
Boston University's Academy of Media Production: This four-week workshop program presents students the opportunity to explore the many aspects of media production while developing the required interpersonal skills to be a successful communicator. Click here for more information.
The Boston University School of Visual Arts’ Summer Institute: offers high school students (ages 15–18) an intensive visual arts program designed to help students build exceptional portfolios. Whether preparing portfolios for college admission or simply working to improve technical abilities, students are introduced to materials and methods used in professional artistic practice. Click here for more information.
California College of the Arts: This summer, approximately 250 high school students -- makers, designers, DIYers, and original thinkers from all over the Bay Area and beyond will convene on CCA's Oakland campus and engage in an authentic art-college experience, including residing in CCA housing. You will immerse yourself in a college-level curriculum studying art, architecture, design, and creative writing as you discover what makes the San Francisco Bay Area so ideal. Click here for more information.
College for Creative Studies: An artist is curious. An artist wants to discover. An artist needs to explore. Our classes give you the chance to do all three. If you want to advance your career, hone a skill or want to take a class for pure enjoyment, we offer both certificate programs and non-degree courses. And you don’t have to be a full-time student to take them. So start exploring your curiosities here. Photography. Fashion design. Animation. The opportunities are endless. Click here for more information.
Columbia College Chicago's pre-collegiate Summer at Columbia: is an intensive three-week program offering college-level courses specifically tailored for high school students aged 15 - 18 interested in exploring the arts, media, and communications fields. Click here for more information.
Cooper Union Summer Art Intensive: The Cooper Union Summer Art Intensive helps high school students prepare a portfolio for college applications, worthy of top undergraduate programs. Participants have the choice of 1 out of 4 concentrations, Animation, Digital Photography, Drawing or Graphic Design. Click here for more information.
DePaul’s Virtual One-Week Summer High School Training Program: The Summer High School Training Program is designed for rising 11th and 12th grade students who want a taste of intensive conservatory training that supersedes limitations and unlocks the riches inherent within uncharted creative territory. In the heart of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, summer artists experience what it's like to be a student of The Theatre School by living on campus and studying in the five-story, all things theatre, state-of-the-art training facility. Click here for more information.
Denison Performing Arts Camp: Summer TUTTI Performing Arts Camp at Denison University offers talented high school dancers, musicians, and theatre-makers a chance to deepen their skills while collaborating with professional artists and ensembles and peers from across the country. Click here for more information.
Getty Museum Youth Program: Youth programs at the Getty Museum strive to celebrate the perspectives, voices, ideas, and experiences of young people, and to inspire them to actively contribute as creative thinkers. Through a spectrum of project-based, visual arts programming we work in community and collaboration with one another. Our mission is to create spaces and programs for youth representation by committing to work and learn with BIPOC audiences who are underrepresented by and within arts institutions. Click here for more information.
The Goodman's PlayBuild – Youth Intensive: is an entirely FREE, four-week program, introducing 14 to 18-year-old students in the Chicago metropolitan area to theater arts. Held at the Goodman, this program gives students the opportunity to learn skills from local theater professionals that are instantly applicable not only to the world of theater, but also their world at large. Click here for more information.
Grammy Camp: GRAMMY Camp is a 5-day nonresidential summer music industry program for high school students interested in having a career in music. Hosted on the campus of USC Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles, students from across the country apply for one of the eight offered career tracks. GRAMMY Camp faculty of music professionals as well as guest industry professionals provide valuable insight to give the campers the best chance at achieving success in their chosen career. Click here for more information.
Marwen: Welcome to Marwen. We provide free visual arts and college and career programming for Chicago’s young people from under-resourced communities and schools in middle through high school. Click here for more information.
Mount Mary Fashion Academy: Fashion Academy is a week-long experience for students entering grades 8 - 12 who have a love of fashion and want to learn more about the industry. Experience fashion through hands-on activities with Mount Mary faculty and meet alumni industry professionals. Learn insider know-how and discover the skills and digital tools needed for a career in fashion design and promotion. Click here for more information.
National High School Institute – Northwestern University School of Communication: programs in Film and Video, Speech, Theater Arts, Policy Debate. Click here for more information.
The New School: Parsons Paris: Want to delve into the world of fashion before you decide what you’ll study in college? Parsons Paris has created online courses for students 13 and up to introduce you to this vibrant field. Taught by experts in Paris fashion through video lectures, courses cover everything from business, history, and trends to actual design methods and potential careers. Multi-length courses are available year-round. The asynchronous, online format allows you to study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. You will also receive valuable guidance from Parsons' mentors. Click here for more information.
New York Film Academy: provides programs in New York City, at Harvard University, at Disney-MGM studios in Florida and overseas in London, Paris and Florence. Click here for more information.
New York University/Tisch Summer High School Programs: Tisch commuter, online, and residential programs for high school students are a way for you to develop your talents and explore the possibilities of a career in the arts. We encourage creativity and self-expression while providing you with a foundation for collaboration. The rigorous, professional training you receive is an outgrowth of the undergraduate programs, offering you an immersive experience in emerging media and the performing and cinematic arts. The high school programs taught by our full-time faculty are intense, engaging and structured; created to give you an enriching college experience. Click here for more information.
Otis College of Art and Design Pre-College Programs: Immerse yourself in a dynamic, creative environment with other students who are passionate about art and design. This summer, build and develop your creative and artistic skills while exploring a specific medium or aspect of art and design. This intensive, four-week, pre-college program is for individuals 15 and older who wish to study at one of the top art and design colleges in the country. Click here for more information.
Paris College of Art Summer Programs: An international faculty of professional artists and designers will guide you through Paris's colorful streets and neighborhoods. Through field trips to museums, studios, boutiques, and design organizations, you will take advantage of the city's abundant resources; Paris will serve as both a subject matter and a source of inspiration. Studio work, lectures, and independent research projects will help you to develop new skills, refine your understanding of art and design, and create portfolio pieces for college or graduate school admissions. Click here for more information.
Pratt PreCollege Programming: Engage in rigorous college-level courses as a high school student and earn elective college credits accepted at Pratt and most other universities. Modeled after Pratt Institute’s undergraduate offerings in art, design, architecture, and writing, and taught by Pratt faculty, PreCollege courses immerse students in the creative process. PreCollege students are connected with a vibrant community of like-minded young people developing their skills and individual voice. Click here for more information.
Putney School Summer Programs Studio Art Program: 3 weeks to create and connect through art. Dive deep into any 2 workshops and join a wildly creative community on a hilltop farm in Vermont. Click here for more information.
Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College Program: This summer, live like a RISD student and work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students who will inspire you to push your limits and produce your best work. Click here for more information.
Ringling College of Art and Design: summer programs for high school students in Florida. Click here for more information.
Summer at Sarah Lawrence College: Courses in film making, musical theatre, history and literature, dance festival, and creative writing. Click here for more information.
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Summer Seminars: Freshman-Junior students one week program in Atlanta, GA. There is also a Teen Summer Workshop in Hong Kong. Click here for more information.
School of the Art Institute Early College Program Summer Institute: SAIC is committed to helping you grow and progress as artists and designers this summer, and is excited to be launching our Early College Program Online Summer Institute, led by our highly acclaimed faculty of artists and designers. You’ll join peers from around the globe to create portfolio-quality work, deepen your understanding of contemporary art making, and earn college credit. Experience dynamic virtual demos, engage in group critiques, and receive the ideal blend of one-on-one meeting time with faculty and independent exploration. Click here for more information.
School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston Pre- College: Spend time with practicing artists who will present their work and give you advice on your artistic path. Take field trips to the world famous Museum of Fine Arts, Boston which is across the street – in addition to The Institute of Contemporary Art, The Isabella Stewart Gardner and The Harvard Art Museums and prepare for college admissions by building your portfolio in our studios. Click here for more information.
Traveling Players Ensemble High School Summer Programs: Traveling Players presents a full continuum of great summer theater camps tailored to kids and teens - from beginner to advanced. Our offerings range from enriching day camps to overnight acting camps, and even our prestigious theatre conservatory, Shakespeare Troupe. Students have the unique opportunity to receive guidance from seasoned theater professionals while showcasing their talents in captivating outdoor settings. Click here for more information.
University of Mississippi Summer College Program: Students from across the country connect year-round with talented educators at the University of Mississippi to discover their passions and make life-changing friendships. Choose from college credit, high school credit, residential, commuter, or virtual programming. Click here for more information.
The University of the South Sewanee Summer Music Festival: An internationally acclaimed festival combining a two-week program for advanced music students with a professional concert series. Click here for more information.
University of Southern California Cinematic Arts Summer Programs: Bring the USC School of Cinematic Arts to your doorstep! Learn from industry leading faculty from the #1 film school in the world from the comfort of your own living room. Enrich your knowledge of filmmaking, screenwriting, animation, game design and/or film/television business through a combination of online lectures and online student collaborations. Click here for more information.
VCUarts Summer Pre-College Program: The Summer Pre-College Program at VCUarts is a three-week program that offers rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to take one non-credit course at VCUarts and explore your interests in the arts. Students study with VCUarts faculty while developing their portfolios or preparing for an audition. Click here for more information.
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