In this program, you will use both traditional tools and cutting-edge technologies to explore your creative ideas in a college-level studio environment. You will develop both your conceptual and technical skills, preparing you for a wide range of opportunities in both art studies and careers. You will break through the boundaries of how you approach art, taking your work to the next level. Students will be introduced to the spirit and substance of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Art through challenging courses, individual critique, stimulating workshops, portfolio development, and energetic interaction with dedicated faculty and talented peers. Classes are held mornings and afternoons, Monday through Thursday, with elective workshops on Friday. The curriculum focuses on the fundamentals of technical skills and the growth of conceptual thinking and how those elements are applied to personal artistic practice.

Pre-College Music mirrors the first weeks of Carnegie Mellon’s first-year undergraduate School of Music curriculum. It is designed to prepare students for college-level auditions and the life of a music major. Students build skills and confidence through private studio lessons, major performing ensembles, and music support courses. Admission to each course is based on a demonstrated performance level, which can be shown through an audition recording or a submitted portfolio. Regardless of a student’s skill level, there is a place for them to learn and grow in this program. Our residential 6-week program stands out as the most comprehensive and enriching option, yielding the most significant results. This immersive experience allows students to explore the full breadth of our curriculum, advancing to more advanced repertoires both in solo work and ensemble performances. We recognize, however, that this level of commitment may not be feasible for everyone. To accommodate varied schedules and needs, we offer alternative programs that provide a solid foundation for musical growth. The depth of your Pre-College Music experience and the extent of your development will correlate directly with the program you choose.

Writing & Culture is an intensive program that introduces students to the range of ways to tell a story. Guided by the mentorship and instruction of the Department of English’s highly distinguished faculty members, students will produce and develop story ideas across a variety of formats and will consider the ways in which the medium affects the message. A poem prompts a short story. A short story is translated into a visual presentation. Both are developed into a screenplay, a scene of which is filmed. Each form alters the way the story is told and understanding that process is our central concern. Thinking about the best way to convey the story you want to tell is a crucial aspect of the humanities and is central to the development of a strong foundation in any discipline. Over the course of this experience, students will gain a toolkit that allows them to interpret written and visual stories with fresh eyes and anticipate different viewpoints.

The University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors (UPWARDS), will focus on the microelectronics industry, cleanroom fabrication and career opportunities. Participants should be interested in pursuing electrical, computer, materials science or chemical engineering or a related field. UPWARDS is funded in part by the National Science Foundation, Micron Technology, Inc., and Tokyo Electron Ltd.

Campers will explore the inanimate universe (from subatomic to galaxy levels) and the laws that govern it. We will cover some basics, e.g., physics and chemistry, as well as cutting-edge, interdisciplinary fields, e.g., nanoscience, ground water, geomorphology, and quantum information science.

IHSC camp is a fun-filled week of constant activity, including swim lessons/instruction, water safety, sports, arts/crafts, and learning games. Main goals of camp are to be safe and have fun! All camp swim instructors are American Red Cross lifeguards and CPR certified. Open to non-members. Designed for AGES 5-13. Campers will be grouped by swim level.

IHSC camp is a fun-filled week of constant activity, including swim lessons/instruction, water safety, sports, arts/crafts, and learning games. Main goals of camp are to be safe and have fun! All camp swim instructors are American Red Cross lifeguards and CPR certified. Open to non-members. Designed for AGES 5-13. Campers will be grouped by swim level.

At IHSC camp, campers have FUN through participation in a variety of activities while growing as individuals and as members of a group. Children are grouped in small, age-appropriate groups where they receive individualized attention while participating in swimming, arts and crafts, sports, games and special events. All of our swim instructors are American Red Cross certified lifeguards and trained in CPR/AED/First Aid.

Training sessions are designed to develop skills by building and improving your child’s fundamentals and game knowledge of the sport. Training sessions are great as a stand-alone activity or to help build skills before or during league play.

Spend two weeks in the studios, mentored by professional artists and designers who take your work seriously. Level-up your skills while earning college credit and getting a taste of what art school is all about.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music. The camps are hosted on the University of Colorado Denver campus and sponsored by the CU Denver College of Arts & Media. The camps are designed to provide students with an educational preview of the college programs offered in the College of Arts & Media while also providing students with an inspiring and memorable summer camp experience. We host high school students from throughout the U.S at the camps and occasionally even have international students attend! This creates a diverse and enriching experience as students bond over a shared passion for the arts.​

Summer Seminar kick-starts your Naval Academy application by giving you a taste of life at the Academy. For one week in June, you will experience first-class academic, athletic and professional training while building lifelong friendships with campers from all over the world.

Summer STEM at the Naval Academy is a vibrant week of problem solving, exploratory learning, critical thinking, and team building for rising 9th-11th graders interested in a future in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

The Emory Pre-College Program (noncredit) offers students an opportunity to experience many aspects of college life.

Step into the world of journalism and immerse yourself in the issues that are important to you. Whether you’re drawn to media, culture, sports, fashion, business, or law, you’ll investigate the forces shaping these fields with the guidance of seasoned journalists, editors, and media professionals. Our instructors bring insider knowledge and real-world experience from the front lines of journalism. They’ll take you beyond the headlines into newsrooms, communities, and conversations that reveal the deeper truths behind today’s most compelling stories.