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Silver SignalUniversity of IowaSelective

Iowa Young Writers' Studio (IYWS): 2-Week Summer Residential Program

A 2-week residential summer program for young writers offering instruction in fiction, poetry, playwriting, and TV writing taught by Iowa Writers' Workshop and University of Iowa MFA graduates. The program includes craft workshops, readings by published writers, collaborative projects, and open mics.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialIowa City, IA$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsFiction writing, Poetry writing, Creative writing, TV writing, Playwriting

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,500

Websitehttps://iyws.program.uiowa.edu/2-week-summer-residential-program

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Silver SignalNorthwestern UniversitySelective

National High School Institute at Northwestern University

A prestigious summer program offering intensive training in theatre arts, film and video, debate, and playwriting for high school students on Northwestern University's Evanston campus.

Jul · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineEvanston, IL$3,000–$6,999Rolling (Applications open in November)

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsTheatre Arts, Film and Video, Debate, Playwriting

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,400

Websitehttps://nhsi.northwestern.edu/

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Lovewell Institute for the Creative ArtsSelective

Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts: Kansas Summer Programs

A one-week intensive musical theatre program where students write, compose, choreograph, and produce an original musical work. Offered at three Kansas locations with residential housing available at the Hays location.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMultiple locations<$500

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusical Theatre, Acting, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, Playwriting, Theatre Design, Visual Arts

Cost<$500 · $50

Websitehttps://lovewell.org/program/nw-kansas/

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Wheelock Family TheatreSelective

Wheelock Family Theatre: Summer Programs

Summer theatre arts programs for K–12 students featuring drama, musical theatre, playwriting, dance, and theatre design. Programs range from 1 to 3 weeks with culminating performances.

Jun–Jul · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MA$500–$1,499111 days

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

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsDrama, Musical Theatre, Acting, Playwriting, Dance, Singing, Theatre Design, Shakespeare

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://www.wheelockfamilytheatre.org/education-summer-classes/

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NC State UniversitySelective

NC State University: Annual Teen Writers' Workshop

A two-week in-person creative writing workshop for rising 9th–12th graders and recent high school graduates. Students select from courses in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, dramatic writing, and genre fiction, taught by experienced faculty in small classes of 9–14 students.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterRaleigh, NC$500–$1,499222 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Playwriting, Genre Fiction

Cost$500–$1,499 · $376

Websitehttps://english.chass.ncsu.edu/research-and-engagement/young-writers/

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Smith CollegeSelective

Smith Precollege Summer Programs - Creative Writing Workshop

A two-week residential creative writing program for high school students offering instruction in multiple genres including fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, and journalism. Students select one morning and one afternoon class from a range of offerings and participate in evening activities including open mic nights and publishing workshops.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialNorthampton, MA$3,000–$6,999172 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Fiction, Poetry, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Journalism, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Narrative Verse

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,985

Websitehttps://www.smith.edu/academics/precollege-programs/creative-writing

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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelective

LMU Pre-College Programs: Theatre Reimagined: Writing, Designing, and Acting in the Digital Age

A 2-week residential theatre program exploring writing, design, and acting with emphasis on digital technology and AI in theatre. Students develop skills in scriptwriting, stage design, visual storytelling, and performance analysis while creating a showcase performance.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999186 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM

SubjectsActing, Writing, Stage Design, Theatre Technology, Digital Media, Visual Storytelling, Performance Analysis, Playwriting

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,500

Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/theatre

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Vassar CollegeSelective

Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College

A 5-week residential conservatory-style intensive theater program offering three tracks—Acting, Directing, and Playwriting—with daily classes, masterclasses, and performances led by professional theater practitioners. All participants take core classes in Acting, Movement, and Soundpainting alongside discipline-specific instruction.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialPoughkeepsie, NY$7,000+158 days

Entering grades12th, PG, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsActing, Directing, Playwriting, Theater, Movement, Voice and Speech, Script Analysis

Cost$7,000+ · $6,000

Websitehttps://www.vassar.edu/powerhouse/training-program

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Lovewell Institute

Lovewell Institute: Summer Theatre Program in California Bay Area

Students write, design, compose, choreograph, and produce an original musical theatre work with a professional team of teaching artists. The entire story, characters, music, staging, and design are created by students in this one-of-a-kind collaborative experience.

AugCommuterSan Leandro, CAFree

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsTheatre, Musical Theatre, Playwriting, Choreography, Music Composition, Stage Design

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://lovewell.org/program/california-bay-area/

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University of Iowa

Iowa Young Writers' Studio (IYWS): 6-Week Online Courses

An asynchronous online writing program offering eight 6-week courses (nonfiction, poetry, fiction, playwriting, TV writing) taught by Iowa Writers' Workshop graduates. Students engage 3–4 hours weekly with writing assignments, peer critique, and discussion forums.

Jan, Jun · 2–6 wk sessionsOnline<$500161 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction Writing, Nonfiction Writing, Playwriting, TV Writing

Cost<$500 · $475

Websitehttps://iyws.program.uiowa.edu/6-week-online-courses

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North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University: Young and Teen Writers Summer Workshops

A two-week summer workshop for young writers in grades 5–8 held at NC State's Raleigh campus. Students select from courses in creative writing, poetry, fiction, genre fiction, dramatic writing, and creative nonfiction, working in small groups with published faculty writers.

Jul · 2–8 wk sessionsCommuterRaleigh, NC<$500203 days

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

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Creative Nonfiction

Cost<$500 · $326

Websitehttps://english.chass.ncsu.edu/research-and-engagement/young-writers/young-writers-workshop/

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Main Street Players

Main Street Players: Children's Theatre Summer Workshop

A three-week summer theatre workshop for children ages 7–13 focusing on acting, ensemble work, playwriting, puppet making, mask construction, and scenic design, culminating in a final production performance.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsCommuterMiami Lakes, FL$500–$1,499142 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsActing, Ensemble Work, Playwriting, Puppet Making, Mask Construction, Scenic Painting, Movement, Theatre History

Cost$500–$1,499 · $625

Websitehttp://www.mainstreetplayers.com/childrenstheater

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SUNY Purchase College

Purchase College: Pre-College Creative Writing Workshop

A two-week intensive workshop for high school students focusing on creative writing across genres including fiction, poetry, playwriting, memoir, and essay. Students receive instruction in writing craft elements and produce polished pieces for college essays and award submissions.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterPurchase, NY$500–$1,499Not stated

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Fiction, Poetry, Playwriting, Memoir, Essay

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,200

Websitehttps://www.purchase.edu/academics/youth-and-precollege-programs/precollege-creative-writing-workshop/

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University of Washington

University of Washington: Youth & Teen Programs

Year-round in-person and online courses for grades 4–12 taught by university instructors, featuring STEM (robotics, coding, engineering), humanities (playwriting, debate), esports, and career exploration with emphasis on creative, project-based learning.

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, DecCommuter / OnlineSeattle, WA$500–$1,499Rolling

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

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Academic

SubjectsRobotics, Coding (Java, Python), Engineering, Self-driving cars, Playwriting, Debate, Esports

Cost$500–$1,499 · $700

Websitehttps://www.youth-teen.uw.edu/

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University of Miami

University of Miami: Summer Theatre Academy

A six-week performing arts day camp for students ages 6–15 offering classes in acting, music, dance, film production, stage combat, and other theatre disciplines. Students may register for one three-week session or both sessions, with an advanced track available for entering grades 8–10.

Jun · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuterCoral Gables, FL$1,500–$2,999160 days

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

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsTheatre, Acting, Music, Dance, Film Production, Improvisation, Playwriting, Stage Combat, Puppetry

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,725

Websitehttps://sta.as.miami.edu/

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Sarah Lawrence CollegeCredit

Sarah Lawrence Pre-College Summer: Writers Week

A one-week summer program combining creative writing workshops across genres like speculative fiction, poetry, memoir, and novel writing with theatre and performance arts instruction. Students attend morning writing workshops and select afternoon theatre specialty workshops led by MFA graduate students and theatre program candidates.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineBronxville, NY$1,500–$2,999231 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Theatre, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Poetry, Fiction, Memoir, Comedy Writing, Musical Songwriting, Improvisation

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,250

Websitehttps://www.sarahlawrence.edu/precollege/writers-week/

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CIEE

CIEE High School Summer in London, England: Theater Arts & Culture

A 3-week summer study abroad program in London combining theater arts, playwriting, and acting workshops with cultural immersion at iconic venues including the Globe Theatre and Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialLondon, United Kingdom$7,000+71 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsTheater, Playwriting, Acting, British Culture

Cost$7,000+ · $7,650

Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/programs/england/london/theater-arts-culture

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Berkeley Repertory Theatre, School of Theatre

Berkeley Repertory Theatre: Summer Theatre and Film Camps

Berkeley Rep offers multiple summer theatre and film camps for grades 1–12, including play creation, theatre intensives, film production, and musical theatre programs. All experience levels welcome; students work with professional theatre artists and create original work.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuterBerkeley, CARegistration opens January

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

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsActing, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Musical Theatre, Playwriting, Stage Combat, Voice, Movement, Improv

Websitehttps://www.berkeleyrep.org/camps-c8z1

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Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts

Usdan Center: Creative Writing Summer Camp Program on Long Island

A multi-week creative writing summer camp on Long Island offering instruction in poetry, short fiction, playwriting, and spoken word. Students work in small collaborative groups, participate in writing workshops, and showcase their work at a student open mic and performance.

Jun · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuterWheatley Heights, NYRolling

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

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Playwriting, Short Fiction, Spoken Word, Nonfiction

Websitehttps://www.usdan.org/summer-camp/departments/creative-writing

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Writopia Lab

Writopia Lab Summer Programs

Writopia Lab offers age-based summer writing programs including half-day workshops, full-day camps, an advanced writing seminar, and a two-week sleepaway camp in the Berkshires. Programs feature instruction from published authors and produced playwrights across creative writing, screenwriting, playwriting, and specialized electives.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineMultiple locationsRolling

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

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Essay Writing, College Essay, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Filmmaking, Graphic Novels, Songwriting, Zinemaking, Worldbuilding, Sports Writing, Role-Playing Games

Websitehttps://www.writopialab.org/programs/when-we-workshop/summer

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