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Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)SelectiveCredit

MassArt: Summer Pre-College & Intensives

Two summer art programs for high school students: Pre-College Summer Studios (4-week program with core art courses and college credit option for grades 11–12) and Summer Intensives (2-week program with flexible scheduling and varied electives for grades 10–12). Both programs are currently not running in 2026 and will return in 2027.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineBoston, MA$500–$1,499172 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsAnimation, Illustration, Mixed Media, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Photography, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Digital Media, Architecture

Cost$500–$1,499 · $920

Websitehttps://massart.edu/youth-teen-programs/

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Summer Springboard (Terra Education)Selective

Summer Springboard

A residential and online summer program offering university-based courses across healthcare, engineering, computer science, business, media, and humanities for middle and high school students at prestigious campuses across the US and internationally.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineMultiple locations$500–$1,499188 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsPre-Med, Biotechnology, Cardiology, Dentistry, Emergency Medicine, Immunology, Kinesiology, Medical Research, Neuroscience, Nursing, Nutrition, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Marine Biology, Physics, Quantum Computing, Forensic Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Game Development, Web Development, UX Design, Extended Reality, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Economics, International Relations, Law, Sports Management, Financial Technology, Filmmaking, Photography, Architecture, Interior Design, Animation, Branding, Fashion, Music Production, Audio Engineering, Literature, Writing, Theater, History, Communication

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,498

Websitehttps://summerspringboard.com/

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Centauri Summer Arts CampSelective

Centauri Summer Arts Camp

Arts-focused summer day camps offering intensive four-hour daily sessions in creative writing, fine art, digital art, film-making, and design disciplines. Programs serve ages 9–17 with both in-studio and virtual options.

Jul–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineToronto, Canada$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Painting, Pastels, Sketching, Photography, Photo Editing, Digital Art, Animation, Graphic Novel Creation, Film-making, Screenwriting, Acting, Architecture, Interior Design, Comic Creation

Cost$500–$1,499 · $349

Websitehttps://www.centauriarts.com/academy/toronto/summer-day-camps/

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Point Park UniversitySelective

Point Park University: Youth & High School Summer Programs

Point Park University offers multiple summer programs for youth and high school students in arts, business, communication, dance, film, animation, theatre, and STEAM. Programs run 1–3 weeks during June through early August with access to industry-standard facilities.

Jun–Jul · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuterPittsburgh, PA$500–$1,499

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Business/Entrepreneurship, Academic, STEM

SubjectsCreative Writing, Forensic Science, Accounting/Finance, Sports Business, Entrepreneurship, Sports Broadcasting, Dance, Choreography, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, STEAM, Robotics, Animation, Film, Screenwriting, Sound Design, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Acting

Cost$500–$1,499 · $800

Websitehttps://www.pointpark.edu/about/aboutpittsburgh/livingandlearninginpittsburgh/community-and-summer-programs/youth-and-high-school-students/index

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The College of New JerseySelective

The College of New Jersey: Summer Pre-College Programs

A suite of summer pre-college camps across multiple schools including Arts and Communication, Engineering, and Science, offering residential and commuter options for middle and high school students.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterEwing, NJ$500–$1,499

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsAnimation, Comics, Music Education, Game Design, Graphic Design, Music Technology, Brass, Saxophone, Artificial Intelligence, Wireless Communications, Engineering, Healthcare, Robotics

Cost$500–$1,499 · $575

Websitehttps://precollege.tcnj.edu/

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Cleveland Institute of ArtSelectiveCredit

Cleveland Institute of Art: Artists-in-Residence Pre-College Program

A two- or four-week summer program offering hands-on instruction in visual arts disciplines including glass studio, 3D design, digital drawing, animation, jewelry and metal, and creative writing. Students choose between residential and commuter options and may earn optional college credit.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterCleveland, OH$1,500–$2,99962 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsVisual Arts, Glass Studio, 3D Design, Digital Drawing, Animation, Jewelry and Metal, Creative Writing

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,950

Websitehttps://www.cia.edu/pre-college/

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National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)SelectiveCredit

National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) Summer Programs

A national organization offering 34 interactive summer programs across career fields including business, engineering, medicine, law, and arts at 12 prestigious university locations. Programs serve middle and high school students with residential and commuter options.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999Rolling; suggested seasonal deadlines

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsAerospace, Animation, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Business & Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Environmental Science & Sustainability, Fashion Management & Design, Film Production & Screenwriting, Forensic Science, Game Design, Intelligence & National Security, International Business & Finance, International Diplomacy, International Law & Politics, Journalism & Broadcasting, Law & Advocacy, Leadership & Service, Marine Biology, Marketing & Public Relations, Medicine & Health Care, Music Industry & Production, Nursing, Political Action & Public Policy, Psychology & Neuroscience, Sports Management, Veterinary Medicine

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,095

Websitehttps://www.nslcleaders.org/

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New York Film AcademySelective

New York Film Academy: 3D Animation Summer Camps

Intensive summer camps and online modules in 3D animation for teens aged 14–17, featuring industry-standard software training (Maya) and hands-on projects that culminate in short animated films. Programs are offered in multiple formats (weekend, 3-week, and module-based sessions) across five locations including New York City, Los Angeles, Cambridge, Florence, and online.

Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999Rolling; early application recommended

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts

Subjects3D Animation, Digital Media, Storyboarding, Animation

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $4,072.5

Websitehttps://www.nyfa.edu/3d-animation-summer-camp-for-teens/

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UConn Pre-College Summer (University of Connecticut)Selective

UConn Pre-College Summer: Animation Studio

A one-week immersive residential program exploring animation fundamentals, storyboard development, character design, and world-building. Students learn contemporary animation techniques and create portfolio-ready work under the guidance of a UConn art professor.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialStorrs, CT$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsAnimation, Storyboarding, Character Design, Digital Media

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,050

Websitehttps://precollege-summer.uconn.edu/courses/animation-studio/

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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelectiveCredit

Loyola Marymount University Precollege Summer Programs

An engaging opportunity for motivated high school students to get a sneak peek at college through transformative summer experiences in various disciplines including film, arts, business, STEM, and media studies.

Jun–Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,9995 days left

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsScreenwriting, Film Production, Animation, Graphic Design, Acting, Dance, Theatre, Stage Design, Theatre Technology, Sports & Entertainment Business, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Journalism, Media Literacy, Creative Technology & Innovation

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,500

Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/courses

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Carnegie Mellon UniversitySelective

Carnegie Mellon Summer: Pre-College Art Program

A selective 3- or 6-week summer art program for high school sophomores and juniors, offering studio courses in drawing, sculpture, animation, painting, digital photography, and printmaking, with portfolio development support from CMU School of Art faculty.

Jun · 3–6 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPittsburgh, PA$3,000–$6,99983 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsDrawing, Sculpture, Animation, Painting, Digital Photography, Printmaking, Concept Studio

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,184

Websitehttps://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/art.html

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California State Summer School for the ArtsSelectiveCredit

California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)

A highly selective, four-week residential summer program for high school students offering preprofessional training in eight artistic disciplines: Animation, Architecture & Environment, Dance, Film, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, and Writing. Students live on campus at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and receive instruction from professional artists and educators.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialPomona, CA$3,000–$6,999110 days

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsAnimation, Architecture, Dance, Film, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, Writing

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,174

Websitehttps://www.csssa.ca.gov/

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)SelectiveCredit

Minneapolis College of Art and Design: Pre-College Summer Session

A 2.5-week residential summer program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors offering studio art instruction in animation, character design, illustration, painting, and foundation courses, with 3 college credits awarded upon completion.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMinneapolis, MN$3,000–$6,999156 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsAnimation, Character Design and Concept Art, Illustration, Painting, Foundation Drawing, Art History

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,650

Websitehttps://www.mcad.edu/academics/continuing-education/pre-college/summer-session

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Massachusetts College of Art and DesignSelectiveCredit

MassArt: Pre-College Summer Studios

A four-week summer program for high school juniors and seniors offering instruction in 2D and 3D fundamentals, visual arts, and electives in animation, illustration, or mixed media. Students can earn 3 college credits through MassArt upon successful completion.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineBoston, MA$3,000–$6,999172 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsVisual Arts, 2D Fundamentals, 3D Fundamentals, Animation, Illustration, Mixed Media

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,020

Websitehttps://massart.edu/youth-teen-programs/pre-college-summer-studios/

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Long Island University PostSelective

LIU Post: Center for Gifted Youth Summer Program

A 4-week summer program for intellectually gifted students entering grades 2–9, offering accelerated courses in STEM, humanities, and arts with an emphasis on problem-solving, creative thinking, and leadership development.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsCommuterBrookville, NY$3,000–$6,999Rolling; apply as soon as possible before program start

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsLife Sciences, Engineering, Cell Biology, Herpetology, Earth and Space Science, Game Development, Robotics, Animation, Graphic Novels, Mythology, Mathematics, Geography

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,350

Websitehttps://www.liu.edu/GiftedYouth

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsSelectiveCredit

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Summer Academy

A four-week intensive college-level studio art program for high school students featuring foundations of drawing plus three elective concentrations in oil painting, sculpture, printmaking, illustration, animation, and digital media. Students receive portfolio preparation, museum exhibitions, and instruction from PAFA faculty.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsCommuterPhiladelphia, PA$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsDrawing, Oil Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Digital Media, Illustration, Animation, Portfolio Preparation

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,680

Websitehttps://www.pafa.org/school/academics/pre-college/summer-academy

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New York UniversitySelectiveCredit

NYU Tisch: Summer High School Residential Program

A 4-week intensive residential summer program for high school sophomores and juniors at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Students choose from nine artistic tracks including animation, music, dance, drama, filmmaking, game design, and photography, earning 4–6 college credits based on Tisch's undergraduate curriculum.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialNew York, NY$7,000+21 days left

Entering grades9th, 10th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsAnimation, Music Production, Dance, Drama, Dramatic Writing, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Game Design, Photography

Cost$7,000+ · $11,000

Websitehttps://bit.ly/46QhGpc

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Carnegie Mellon UniversitySelective

Carnegie Mellon Summer: National High School Game Academy

A six-week residential program where high school sophomores and juniors develop video games in teams using industry best practices. Students work in specialized roles (programmer, visual artist, sound designer, or generalist) to create original game prototypes suitable for college portfolios.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidentialPittsburgh, PA$7,000+83 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration

SubjectsVideo Game Development, Game Design, Programming, Software Development, 2D and 3D Art, Game Narrative, Sound Design, Music Composition, Animation, Interactive Storytelling

Cost$7,000+ · $13,281

Websitehttps://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/game-academy.html

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University of MiamiSelectiveCredit

University of Miami Summer Scholars: Filmmaking and Animation

A three-week college credit program in digital filmmaking and animation offered through the School of Communication. Students take two courses (6 credit hours total) covering cinematography, lighting, editing, audio recording, story development, and 2D animation fundamentals.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsCommuterCoral Gables, FL$7,000+

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Animation

Cost$7,000+ · $7,723

Websitehttps://ssp.dcie.miami.edu/program-information/academic-landing/academic-areas-of-study/index.html#film

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Tufts UniversitySelectiveCredit

Tufts Pre-College Arts Programs

Multiple summer art programs for high school students offered through Tufts and SMFA (School of the Museum of Fine Arts), including studio intensives and for-credit college courses with residential or commuter options.

Jul–Aug · 2–6 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMedford, MA172 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsDrawing and Painting, Sculpture/3D, Animation, Portfolio Development

Websitehttps://universitycollege.tufts.edu/pre-college/academics/art-programs-high-school-students

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Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University: Summer Pre-College Art Experience

A free summer art and design program for high school students offering hands-on, project-based courses in animation, game design, fashion, fine art, photography, filmmaking, and other creative disciplines at Academy of Art University's San Francisco campus.

Feb, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct · 2–8 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineSan Francisco, CAFreeRolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, STEM

SubjectsAnimation, Game Design, Fashion, Fine Art, Photography, Filmmaking, Acting, Advertising, Visual Effects, Architecture, Art History, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, Jewelry & Metal Arts, Music Production, Visual Development

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.academyart.edu/academics/interdisciplinary-curriculum/pre-college/

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Mason Community Arts Academy

Mason City Arts Academy: Summer Programs

Summer arts programs hosted at George Mason University offering classes in acting, theater, film, music, and visual arts for ages 3.5–18+, with weekly sessions running June through August.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterFairfax, VA<$500Registration for 2027 opens in January

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsActing, Theater, Musical Theater, Improv, Technical Theater, Film, Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Music Composition, Choir, Instrumental Music, Strings, Guitar, Piano, Music Production, Songwriting, Drawing, Painting, Studio Art, Digital Illustration, Animation, Photography

Cost<$500 · $476

Websitehttps://masonacademy.gmu.edu/summer/

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Miami Dade College

Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex at Miami Dade College: MAGIC Summer Camp

An immersive summer program for high school students offering hands-on training in animation, 3D game design, and digital media using industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine 5. Students work in state-of-the-art labs with motion capture and audio recording studios.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterMiami, FL<$500Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsAnimation, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Coding, VR/AR Development

Cost<$500 · $395

Websitehttps://magic.mdc.edu/summer-camp/

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Museum of Fine Arts Houston

Museum of Fine Arts Houston: The Glassell Junior School

The Glassell Junior School offers art instruction for students ages 3 to 14 in disciplines including drawing, painting, ceramics, animation, and fashion design through in-person classes at the museum campus.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterHouston, TX<$500Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Ceramics, Animation, Fashion Design

Cost<$500 · $125

Websitehttps://www.mfah.org/visit/glassell-junior-school/

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