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ARTEFFECT (Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes)Selective

ARTEFFECT Student Visual Arts Summer Competition

A free, juried national visual arts competition for high school students to create original artwork inspired by Unsung Heroes who were innovators. Students submit visual art in any medium along with a reflective 500–1,000 word Impact Statement and documentation of their creative process.

MayOnlineFree309 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsVisual Arts, Art History, Innovation
CostFree
Websitehttps://www.arteffectlmc.org/competition/summer
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Indian Mountain SchoolSelective

Indian Mountain School: Summer Programs

Indian Mountain School offers multi-week day camps across academics, athletics, and performing arts for rising grades 1–12 throughout June, July, and August. Programs include basketball, dance, theater, art, soccer, tennis, and specialty activities like moviemaking and Magic: The Gathering.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterLakeville, CT<$500Rolling
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Outdoor Adventure
SubjectsBasketball, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Soccer, Tennis, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Collectible Card Games, Outdoor Recreation
Cost<$500 · $315
Websitehttps://www.indianmountain.org/summer-programs/
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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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Ransom Everglades SchoolSelectiveCredit

Summer at Ransom Everglades

Summer at Ransom Everglades offers day camps, sports clinics, and academic enrichment programs for students in grades K–12, featuring STEM activities, marine science exploration, athletics, and college-preparatory coursework at campuses in Miami.

Jun–Jul · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineMiami, FL$500–$1,499151 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsMathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English/Writing, Spanish Language, Marine Science, Debate and Public Speaking, Visual Arts, Dance, STEM/Robotics, College Essay Preparation
Cost$500–$1,499 · $350
Websitehttps://www.ransomeverglades.org/student-life/summer-programs
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Sarah Lawrence CollegeSelectiveCredit

Sarah Lawrence Summer Precollege Programs

An umbrella of intensive summer precollege programs taught by Sarah Lawrence faculty and guest experts, including Writers Week for Teens, Visual Arts, Hudson River Ecology, Musical Theater, Young Writers Studio, and Science Research. Programs offer college credit and employ a seminar-based, project-driven learning model.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineBronxville, NY$500–$1,499231 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Visual Arts, Musical Theater, Ecology, Science Research
Cost$500–$1,499 · $950
Websitehttps://www.sarahlawrence.edu/precollege/
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Art and Culture Center of HollywoodSelective

Summer Teen Arts Ambassadors

A summer ambassador program where teens teach visual and performing arts or musical theatre to younger campers, with roles in visual arts instruction and Broadway-style musical theatre performance.

Jun–Aug · 4 wk sessionsCommuterHollywood, FL$500–$1,499
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Leadership
SubjectsVisual Arts, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre
Cost$500–$1,499 · $225
Websitehttps://www.artandculturecenter.org/teen-ambassadors
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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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Interlochen Center for the ArtsSelective

Interlochen Arts Camp

A world-class residential arts camp on a 1,200-acre campus in Michigan offering intensive instruction in creative writing, dance, film, music, theatre, visual arts, and interdisciplinary arts. Sessions range from one to six weeks with selective audition and portfolio requirements varying by program.

Jun–Aug · 1–6 wk sessionsResidentialInterlochen, MI$1,500–$2,99966 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsCreative Writing, Dance, Film & New Media, Interdisciplinary Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,050
Websitehttps://www.interlochen.org/summer-arts-camp
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Savannah College of Art and DesignSelective

SCAD Pre-College Summer Programs

Multi-week summer art and design workshops for high school students at SCAD's Atlanta and Savannah campuses. Students choose from diverse disciplines, taught by SCAD professors and alumni, with options for commuter or on-campus residential attendance.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialAtlanta and Savannah, GA$1,500–$2,999154 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsArt and Design, Visual Arts
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,450
Websitehttps://www.scad.edu/summer
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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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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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Sarah Lawrence CollegeSelectiveCredit

Sarah Lawrence Precollege Summer: From Drawing to Painting

A 3-week intensive visual arts program combining drawing, painting, and poetry workshops for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students create project-based artwork, explore multiple media, earn three transferable college credits, and visit NYC galleries while experiencing college instruction from faculty and MFA graduates.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterBronxville, NY$3,000–$6,999174 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Poetry, Visual Arts, Collage, Mixed Media, Art History
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,150
Websitehttps://www.sarahlawrence.edu/precollege/visual-arts/
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Montclair State UniversitySelectiveCredit

Montclair State University Early College Programs

An early college program allowing academically ambitious high school students to earn transferable college credits through courses taught in high school, on campus, or online by university professors.

Jan, May, Aug, Sep · SemesterCommuter / Residential / OnlineMontclair, NJ35 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsAthletic Training, Yoga, Nutrition, Health, Fitness, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer, Dance, Karate, Education Foundations, Children's Literature, Economics, Personal Finance, Spreadsheet Modeling, Speech, Communication, Film, Television, Anthropology, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Literature, Women's Studies, Law, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Creative Thinking
Websitehttps://www.montclair.edu/early-college-program/
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Talent Development Institute

TDI Summer Camp

A week-long residential and day summer camp for gifted and talented students in grades 4–9, featuring diverse strands in science, visual arts, technology, writing, and performance arts, held at Vermont State University in Johnson, Vermont.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterJohnson, VTFree172 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsScience, Visual Arts, Technology, Puzzles & Games, Performance Art, Writing, Language, Outdoor Activities
CostFree
Websitehttps://www.tdivermont.org/camp-info
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Bronx River Art Center

Bronx River Art Center: Teen Project Studio

A hands-on art program for teens offering classes with materials and professional equipment included, with first-come, first-serve registration.

Jan, Apr, Jul · 6 wk sessionsCommuterBronx, NYFreeRolling
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsVisual Arts
CostFree
Websitehttps://www.bronxriverart.org/education-teen-project-studio
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El Paso Museum of Art

El Paso Museum of Art: Teen Classes

Art classes for teenagers offered through the El Paso Museum of Art's educational programs, providing instruction in various visual arts techniques and mediums.

CommuterEl Paso, TXFreeRolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsVisual Arts
CostFree
Websitehttps://epma.art/art-school/classes-and-registration/teens-and-adults
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Montclair Art Museum

Montclair Art Museum: SummerART Camps

Two-week full-day visual arts camps for children and teens featuring studio art instruction, gallery exploration, and end-of-session exhibitions led by professional teaching artists.

Jun–Aug · 2 wk sessionsCommuterMontclair, NJ<$50077 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsVisual Arts, Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Mixed Media
Cost<$500 · $485
Websitehttps://www.montclairartmuseum.org/summerart
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Harlem School of the Arts

Harlem School of the Arts: Summer

A 6-week interdisciplinary summer arts program for elementary and middle school students featuring dance, music, visual arts, and theater, with a 2026 theme of "Harlem Legends: Icons of the Screen, the Page, and the Stage."

Jul–Aug · 6 wk sessionsCommuterNew York, NY<$500208 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsDance, Music, Visual Arts, Theater
Cost<$500 · $250
Websitehttps://hsanyc.org/summer-programs/
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Delbarton School

Delbarton School: Summer Programs

Multi-program summer offerings at a 187-acre Benedictine Catholic campus in Morristown, New Jersey. Programs include sports camps, academic summer school, and arts activities for grades 3–12, emphasizing development of Mind, Body, and Spirit.

Jun–Jul · 1–5 wk sessionsCommuterMorristown, NJ<$500
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsSports, Visual Arts, Academic Enrichment
Cost<$500 · $200
Websitehttps://delbartonsummer.com/
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Interlochen Center for the ArtsCredit

Interlochen Online

Online arts education offering 75+ courses, certificate programs, and private lessons in creative writing, music, theatre, visual arts, film, dance, and interdisciplinary arts with live instruction and self-paced study.

Sep · 4 wk sessionsOnline<$500Rolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsCreative Writing, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Film & New Media, Dance, Interdisciplinary Arts
Cost<$500 · $399
Websitehttps://interlochen.org/online
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Marymount University

Marymount University: Summer Art Program by MOCA

A summer art camp offered by MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington) on the Marymount University campus in Arlington, Virginia. The program runs bi-weekly sessions from June through August with a focus on visual arts instruction.

Jun–Aug · 2–3 wk sessionsCommuterArlington, VA<$500Schedule posted by January or February
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsVisual Arts, Fine Arts
Cost<$500 · $450
Websitehttps://marymount.edu/admissions/early-college-programs/summer-programs/
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MehtA+

MehtA+ AI in Visual Arts Camp

An online camp teaching AI and machine learning applied to visual arts, including image recognition, GANs, and neural networks. Students create AI art projects and pitch startup ideas in a no-code environment designed for beginners.

Mar, Apr, AugOnline<$500Rolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsArtificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Visual Arts, Digital Art, Entrepreneurship, Image Generation
Cost<$500 · $50
Websitehttps://mehtaplus.com/courses/ai-in-visual-arts-camp/
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Summer Art Camps at the Broad Art Museum

Your creative camper will spend their week in our one-of-a-kind building working alongside other creative kids to experiment, wonder, imagine, and create. They’ll make and see art all around the museum as they explore the endless possibilities of art.

Jun–Aug · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuterEast Lansing, MI<$500
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsVisual Arts
Cost<$500 · $150
Websitehttps://broadmuseum.msu.edu/
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MOCA Arlington

MOCA Arlington: Summer Art Camps

In-person summer art camps offering 2D and 3D media arts instruction for ages 5–18 across three Arlington locations, including access to museum galleries and collegiate studios.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterArlington, VA<$500
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsVisual Arts, 2D Media, 3D Media, Ceramics
Cost<$500 · $275
Websitehttps://mocaarlington.org/education/camp/
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