Writing Summer Camps For High School Students

Writing Summer Programs

Why Should I Take a Summer Writing Program?

There are many reasons a middle or high school student will benefit from a summer writing program. Most practically, improving writing skills can mean higher ACT and SAT scores, better grades and a greater chance at college admission. Writing programs also unleash creativity in students that can ease stress and guide students toward future fulfillment and professional success. Sharp writing skills translate into enhanced performance in countless fields, from law and medicine to business management and hospitality. As distribution of the written word evolves and fragments with the expansion of the Internet, having a fundamental understanding of how to write to inform and persuade has never been more important. College faculty and expert writing instructors guide students through credit and non-credit summer programs. They offer writing workshops, peer feedback and thesis projects. Students can delve into categories such as poetry, fiction, non-fiction, playwriting, songwriting and technical writing.

Are Virtual Writing Programs Worth It?

Writing programs are one of the topics that are actually easily conveyed in a virtual/online format. Remote classrooms still allow for writer collaboration, sharing of passions, and forming bonds with other students. No matter the topic, whether it's fiction to journalism, a virtual course can actually reach a more diverse audience and allow you to connect with people you would never meet if the course was conducted in-person. While virtual programs seem to feel like a loss or a deprivation compared to an in-person program, they are in fact a unique opportunity!

Summer Programs

The School of The New York Times: Summer Academy

Explore the issues that impact the world, make headlines and are important to you. Summer Academy gives students the opportunity to pursue their passions and learn from New York Times journalists and other thought leaders who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. Our online courses help students develop their intellectual curiosity...(more)

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Juniper Institute for Young Writers Online

Amherst, Massachusetts

Juniper Institute for Young Writers Online looks for writers whose work shows curiosity and risk-taking, and who are eager to experiment with forms and ideas new to them, in the company of their creative peers...(more)

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Brown Pre-College Programs: Summer @ Brown

Providence, Rhode Island

Summer@Brown offers more than 200 non-credit courses reflecting the wide range of Brown University's Open Curriculum, and puts students in contact with ways of thinking, seeing and doing that challenge them to reflect deeply and think critically about their work, their learning and their lives...(more)

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Carnegie Mellon Summer Precollege

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Carnegie Mellon Pre-College programs provide learning and development opportunities for high school students both inside and outside of the classroom. ..(more)

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Cornell University's Precollege Summer Programs

Ithaca, New York

Get a head start on college by earning credits from Cornell online or on campus.* You can choose from dozens of regular university courses, work with Cornell faculty, study alongside undergraduates, and improve your college study skills. *On-campus courses are subject to change...(more)

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Brown University Precollege Programs

Providence, Rhode Island

This Summer, study at Brown University, an Ivy known for its embrace of independent thinkers, and be part of an increasingly diverse and inclusive community where students are valued and respected...(more)

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William & Mary: Pre-College Program in American History

Williamsburg, Virginia

The National Institute of American History & Democracy (NIAHD) at William & Mary offers 3 courses in which students analyze, interpret, and discuss key events in American history and the places where these events took place. Students develop college-level reading and writing skills; participate in seminar discussions; and interact with historians, architectural historians, curators, and archaeologists. Students earn transferable college credit for their work...(more)

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Idyllwild Arts Summer Teen Programs (On-Site)

Idyllwild, California

Connect with young artists from all over the world and inspire your artistic and creative spirit in the pines of scenic Idyllwild, CA. Day & Residential Summer Workshops for ages 12-18. Interested in Idyllwild Arts Academy? Visit our website!..(more)

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Summer at Brandon Hall

Atlanta, Georgia

Brandon Hall Summer School is great for middle school students interested in building a strong foundation for academic achievement for the upcoming year, and high school students seeking to get a head start on next year's coursework or to remediate weaknesses and replace low grades...(more)

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EEI Creative Arts, School of Film & Entertainment | Virtual High School Summer Film Courses

Thank you to those who helped make our Summer program a smashing success! EEI Creative Arts School of Film & Entertainment is proud to announce that Applications and Enrollment for our Fall 2021 Online High School Film Courses are now OPEN! Interested? Paste the following URL into your browser to learn more!:https://www.teenlife.com/school-year-program/eei-creative-arts-high-school-virtual-film-courses-fall-program/..(more)

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CET Global Perspectives: Pre-College Summer Programs in China, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, and Washington, DC

Multiple Locations

Get a global perspective on a summer pre-college program that inspires you to think critically about the world around you, teaches you to navigate situations with empathy and respect, and helps you develop the skills and knowledge base to not just learn, but to do...(more)

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Enrichment Studies Unit at Queen's University

Canada

The Enrichment Studies Unit at Queen's University challenges students in grades 5-12 to go beyond the classroom and experience university. Explore your future with our online courses, virtual University Experiences and spring and summer programs. ..(more)

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Sotheby's Summer Institute Precollege Program

New York, New York

Our two-week pre-college courses bring the international art world directly to students for an unforgettable and interactive learning experience...(more)

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Boston University: High School Honors Program

Boston, Massachusetts

High School Honors provides an opportunity for academically motivated rising high school juniors and seniors to experience undergraduate life, while earning college credit...(more)

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Boston University: Summer Journalism Academy (Online)

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston University presents a once-in-a-lifetime experience for high school students interested in journalism, photography or writing to expand their news reporting skills, experience college, and build their résumé: the Boston University Summer Journalism Academy...(more)

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Columbia University: Online "College Edge" Summer Sessions

Columbia's College Edge Summer Session provides high school students with the opportunity to jumpstart their education. Students can take courses that will prepare them for college, and enhance their college application. ..(more)

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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is a summer academic enrichment program that provides academically talented and intellectually curious students currently in grades 8–11 with intensive study in a single course...(more)

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Northwestern Center for Talent Development (CTD) Summer Program

Evanston, Illinois

Center for Talent Development's Summer Program has earned global recognition as a premiere learning experience. Academically talented students enjoy academic challenge through fast-paced enrichment, honors, and Advanced Placement® courses taught in a highly supportive environment. ..(more)

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Stanford Summer Humanities Institute

Stanford Summer Humanities Institute is a summer enrichment program where rising high school juniors and seniors explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by distinguished Stanford professors...(more)

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University of South Florida Pre-College: Summer Programs for High School Students

Tampa, Florida

Get a Head Start on Your College Career! USF Pre-College is offering online opportunities for high school students to engage with USF Faculty in an academic field of their interest, while also gaining USF credit. Students will participate in online courses with synchronous instruction directly with USF faculty and other participants...(more)

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