Pre-College Drama prepares students for the college audition and interview process, illustrating the kind of creativity and discipline required of students studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts Drama curriculum. Classes are taught by accomplished Carnegie Mellon University faculty and adjunct professors. Choose from one of our three options below to prepare for an education and career in theater: Acting Option: Acting students will focus on audition preparation and classroom training rather than a production, allowing students to enter the college application and audition process with a repertoire of monologues as well as the skills needed to find material appropriate for their age and type. Along with the core classes of Acting, Audition, Acting for the Camera, and Dramaturgy, students in the Acting option will also receive training in Movement, Shakespeare, and Voice & Speech. Design/Production Option: Students begin creating a cohesive portfolio upon which they can build for their college application process. They will be exposed to classes in Basic Design, Technical Production, and Stage & Production Management, as well as introductory work in Lighting, Sounds, Video/Media, Costumes, and Fabrication Technology. Additional supplementary subjects may be added and can change from year to year. All students in Pre-College Drama, including those in the Design/Production option, will take Dramaturgy. Music Theater Option: Students focus on audition preparation and classroom training rather than a production, allowing students to enter the college application and audition process with a repertoire of monologues and songs, as well as the skills needed to find material appropriate for their age and type. Ballet and Jazz classes will provide inexperienced students with a dance foundation, while more experienced students will be placed with peers of similar ability allowing for further development. Music Theater students will also take classes in Acting, Audition, Acting for the Camera, Song Coaching, and Dramaturgy.

The National High School Game Academy (NHSGA) facilitates focused, passionate, and dedicated high school students to experience six weeks of video game development using current gaming industry best practices. Sharing methods and paradigms used in Carnegie Mellon's Masters of Entertainment Technology (M.E.T.) graduate program, the NHSGA teaches an innovative blend of hands-on team projects combined with in-depth traditional classwork, lecture, and discussion to “level up” a student’s skills and design thinking. The program culminates with each team creating an original game prototype which often serves as a portfolio-quality piece for the student’s college application. Every student accepted to the program can expect to contribute to every area of game development while maintaining their faculty-defined role on a multidisciplinary team. The summer begins with two weeks of intense class study. As a verification of competence, individual and team homework is assigned and evaluated as the student progresses through the curriculum. Students must demonstrate a viable set of skills and methodologies in order to advance to the team game-building phase of the program. It is essential that each team member is willing and able to fully contribute to the game-building process. With a curriculum designed to elevate a student’s rigor, working process, and discipline, the NHSGA prepares students for their transition to college. Students are encouraged to expand their own creative possibilities in a unique blend of collaborative college-level work.

Campers will explore different types of sciences, including ones not normally taught in middle school or high school. Relevant, fun, hands-on activities will be taught by our nationally recognized Virginia Tech professors and staff.

Ever wonder how Amazon knows what you want to buy or why your social media feed includes advertisements for items you’re interested in purchasing? How are Instagram and Twitter such profitable companies when they provide free services? How does your insurance company predict your driving behavior? The answer – data. It’s everywhere, and if you understand data and the inner workings of companies’ use of data, then you’re ahead of the game and ready for any career path. The TCU Neeley School of Business hosts a highly competitive, one-week summer residential program for high school students entering 11th or 12th grade, providing a hands-on experience with opportunities to learn and hone your skills in data analytics and market research. Led by two outstanding instructors, students will engage in six hours of learning each day, building models to explore business performance and discovering how data can impact profitability. In addition to the immersive learning experience, participants will also have the opportunity to explore the beautiful campus of TCU and enjoy the exceptional amenities. Be sure to check out our Instagram and LinkedIn for program highlights and updates!

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.

i9 Sports Summer Camp focuses not on winning and losing but rather developing motor skill, promoting fitness and creating self-confidence. It is a great way to improve skills, and to keep everyone active! Frankly, it’s all about having fun in the sun! Each day will include drills/fun games including some traditional camp games. All instructors are background checked and certified by i9 Sports. Camp Counselors have an athletic background and experience working with young athletes.

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. Can’t decide on one course to take? Stay for both sessions and take two!

The Summer Mines Engineering and Training (SUMMET) Program is an engineering, science and technology initiative tailored for rising high school seniors who are prospective first-generation college students, though students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. SUMMET combines coursework, hands-on projects, team-building activities and social events. The program provides exposure to the lifestyle, opportunities, and challenges of college and is designed to help build skills and experiences for a smooth transition from high school to college. This is a one-week residential program, allowing participants to live on campus for the duration of the program, experience life as a college student and participate in STEM-related curriculum instruction. This program is free to participants, except for a $50 confirmation fee if you are accepted into the program. Transportation to and from the program is not included in the cost and is the responsibility of the participants.

The In-Person Summer Entrepreneurship Program gives you hands-on experience launching a real startup as a high school student. Collaborate with a global community and bring your ideas to life in four weeks.

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.

Emory Summer College is a nonresidential program in which exceptional high school students, who have completed their sophomore or junior year, may enroll in Emory undergraduate courses and earn college credit.

JBU's Summer Academy is a week-long overnight academic camp for rising 10th-12th grade high school students who want to test-drive a major in a low-risk environment. Explore a career path, build relationships, grow spiritually, and have fun!

Harper's summer camp is fun for kids and an ideal option for all parents looking for a safe and nurturing learning environment for their kids this summer. There are weekly themes and lots of outdoor activities. The camps are for toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten students as well as elementary students (K-6). Students will be grouped together by age and grade levels. Parents can sign their kids up for the entire summer, by the month, or by the week. Choose between morning half-day (with or without lunch) or full day camps with the option for morning and / or afternoon extended care, too. Here is the tuition schedule for summer. Summer camps are open to all kids, not just kids who attend Harper during the school year.

Harper's summer camp is fun for kids and an ideal option for all parents looking for a safe and nurturing learning environment for their kids this summer. There are weekly themes and lots of outdoor activities. The camps are for toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten students as well as elementary students (K-6). Students will be grouped together by age and grade levels. Parents can sign their kids up for the entire summer, by the month, or by the week. Choose between morning half-day (with or without lunch) or full day camps with the option for morning and / or afternoon extended care, too. Here is the tuition schedule for summer. Summer camps are open to all kids, not just kids who attend Harper during the school year.