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ISSOS, Summer School at Yale University, Connecticut (Paused for 2027):
Based on the campus of prestigious Yale University in New Haven CT, New England, ISSOS summer school program offers U.S. and international students (ages 13-18) the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure in northeastern USA. Our 3-week, all-inclusive, residential academic summer camps offer the choice to study one academic subject (ESL English language, Business and Entrepreneurship, Debate, Creative Writing, or Pre-IB preparation) combined with one elective subject (Film, Outdoor Leadership, Photography, Tennis, Theatre). We also offer UK academic summer camps in the world-famous St. Andrews and Cambridge universities.

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About ISSOS:

Photo of Summer Camps in New England / Connecticut• ISSOS was founded to provide a well balanced, supervised summer program to international students and expose them to the UK and USA as a place to travel and study.

• ISSOS prides itself on offering students a safe summer experience while at the same time providing them the freedom to grow.


Why Study at ISSOS Yale?

•  Experience the Summer of a Lifetime
We offer our students the opportunity of a summer adventure of a lifetime where the focus is on personal safety and wellbeing, quality individual instruction and a unique international experience.

•  Designed for International Students
Our high quality academic summer programs are designed to cater specifically for the needs of international students. We attract students from over 100 nationalities.

•  Prestigious University Setting
Founded in 1701, famed for its gothic-style campus set on 265 acres, Yale University has been deemed the most beautiful university campus in the United States, and has hosted some of the world's most public figures with an impressive list of Alumni.

•  Follow in the Footsteps of the High Profile Alumni
Students who attend ISSOS at Yale University will be following in the footsteps of many famous graduates including: Bill Clinton, Hilary Clinton, Meryl Streep, Oliver Stone, Claire Danes and Jodie Foster to name but a few.

Helping Young People to Grow & Develop:

Image of Summer Camps in New England / Connecticut• What sets ISSOS apart from any other summer program is that it was set up with one goal "to help young people" - help them grow and develop and help them find their passion.

• At ISSOS, we assist all our students to find out what they are passionate about and we encourage them to follow that passion.


3-week Residential Summer School Programs:
• For local and international students ages 13-18 
• Students study one academic subject and one elective subject

Academic Programs:
• ESL English Language
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Debate
• Creative Writing
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college.

Elective Programs:
• Film
• Outdoor Leadership
• Photography
• Tennis
• Theatre

Accommodation:
Students stay in a centrally-located, traditional Yale University College so that students can enjoy the stunning architecture and setting, as well as a number of lawns where they can relax outdoors in the sunshine, read a book or play sports with their new friends.

Student Reviews / Testimonials:

Photos of ISSOS, Summer School at Yale University, Connecticut (Paused for 2027)•  "ISSOS is a great program because there is so much variety at the school. ISSOS has totally changed the way I see the world. I have different opinions on topics because of the experiences I have had at ISSOS.

I feel that as long as I put myself out there when I am at ISSOS, I can do whatever I want and they are just going to help me to achieve things.

Kelly, USA

• "ISSOS was the first summer school that I attended. I was so nervous before I got there but once I was there I didn’t want to leave! I made so many friends from all over the world and I still talk to them daily. The teachers and counselors are so nice and helpful. It really is an experience of a lifetime."
Yasmeen

Parent Testimonial:
•  "Our son can’t think of a better place to go, a first-rate summer enrichment program, and he applied again immediately after his return. ISSOS brings a truly international mix of students together, in an exceptional and very rewarding way, to maximum benefit of all students."
Dagmar, Parent, Germany

Accommodation in Yale:

Picture of Summer Camps in New England / Connecticut• ISSOS at Yale University is located within the campus, students will enjoy the stunning architecture as well as a number of lawns where they can relax, read a book or play sports with their new friends.

• The locations of our summer schools are safe, stimulating and full of charm, offering our students the summer adventure of a lifetime where the focus is on personal safety and wellbeing, quality individual instruction and a unique international experience within an exceptional environment.

Disclaimer: The use of Yale University's name in this website is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which ISSOS is delivering the educational summer programs. ISSOS has no affiliation with Yale University and Yale University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of ISSOS programs in any way.

Updated: 2026-10-05

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Address: Yale University Campus, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, USA
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ID Tech Camps, Connecticut
Courses / Programs
iD Tech Camps offers immersive technology summer camp programs for kids and teens in over 80 prestigious universities in the USA, including Wesleyan University in Middletown CT, University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport CT, and Yale University in New Haven CT. Weeklong day camps and overnight camps are available for kids & teens ages 7-17. Additionally, iD Tech Academies (including the iD Programming and iD Film Academies) provide 2-week long overnight programs for teens ages 13-18. 

Choose from a wide variety of exciting course topics - Game Design, Web Design, Coding, Programming Modding, and Robotics among others. Discover how your technical talents and scientific passions can lead to a future career. These comprehensive week-long sessions include personalized technology instruction and a variety of fun summer camp activities.

With 8 students maximum per instructor, iD Tech Camps customizes the curriculum around each individual participant. Students build STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in the tech labs, eat in the university dining hall, explore campus, and make new friends.

“An absolutely unforgettable experience I will NEVER forget. Great instructors, camp director and technology…I deem iD Tech Camps the best camp EVER!”
- Tristan P., Student, Wesleyan University
Summer Tech Camps for Kids & Teens Ages 7-18:

iD Tech Camp:
- Week-long Day camps for ages 7-17
- Week-long Overnight camps for ages 10-17

iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

iD Film Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all iD Academy locations
SUMMER STOCK for CITY KIDS!, New York
Courses / Programs
SUMMER STOCK for CITY KIDS! Summer theater program in Long Island City, Western Queens, New York City for kids, teens and young people who want to have fun and improve their performance skills. Professional theater artists guide kids in improvisations and theater games, jazz dance, musical theater songs and comedy scene writing and performing. There will be public performances at the end of each program.
- Program for Kids - Imrov, theater games, dance and musical comedy songs.

- Program for Teens / Tweens - Improv, jazz dance scenes, musical theater songs and comedy writing/performing!

- Summer Stock Theater Intensive for aspiring actors ages 16-22. Rehearse a musical with professional director / choreographer and music director.
Youth Empowered Action
Courses / Programs
Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp is a unique and inspiring residential summer leadership program in Massachusetts, California and Oregon for youth 12-17 years who want to make a difference in the world. YEA Camp Massachusetts is held at the beautiful Hilltop space of Nature’s Classroom in Charlton, an hour from Boston, and less than 3 hours from Manhattan. Our northern California camp will be held at the beautiful Quaker Center in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, about two hours drive south of San Francisco. There will be two sessions in Oregon at Camp Adams in Molalla, Clackamas County, less than an hour from Portland.

At a week-long sleep-away program in a beautiful camp setting, YEA campers choose an issue of importance to them (for example, some have chosen climate change, racism, homophobia, homelessness, or animal rights) and they build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to take action on that issue once they get home.
Summer Leadership Camps in MA, CA and OR:

- 1 week residential camps for ages 12-17
- Connect with what's important
- Learn about inspiring activists
- Create an action plan
- Learn to think strategically about issues
- Celebrate the accomplishments and our community
- Learn key activist skills

We also provide a monthly YEA Academy workshop in Portland, OR for youth, and there are plans to expand this program to other parts of the country.
Musica Vesuviana Festival - Italy Summer Camp
Courses / Programs
Musica Vesuviana (MV) offers an international summer music program in Italy for Italian and American student instrumentalists and vocalists of high school age. This 2-week camp takes place at the Fondazione Passarelli in Salerno, south-western Italy. Salerno is situated less than 30 miles south of Naples and 145 miles south of Rome.

Musica Vesuviana´s curriculum includes an eclectic mix of American and Italian music and musical styles, taught by American and native master teachers. All students will be involved in performances at the institute as well as in the surrounding communities, where they will be able to share their music as well immerse themselves in the rich and varied artistic culture that Italy has to offer.

Any student who is interested in music, whether it is Classical, Gospel, Jazz, Rock, Pop, or Contemporary would thrive at Musica Vesuviana. Students will have the opportunity to meet and make music with students from other states and countries. The classes will be taught in English. However, all students will immerse themselves in daily lessons of conversational Italian language taught by a native instructor.

As we are based in Massachusetts, our departure is from Boston's Logan Airport where students are accompanied by all the staff members. Upon our arrival in Naples, we will be met by an air-conditioned coach that will transport us and our luggage to the Fondazione Passarelli.

Financial aid and payment plans may be available for students who qualify.
- Guitar Ensemble, Rhythm and Bass
- American Music: Classical, Jazz, Gospel, Pop, Rock, Broadway Musicals,
- Classes in Ensemble, Music Appreciation, History of Music, Harmony
- Multimedia lessons
- Musical/cultural exchanges with Italian students
- Learning and playing Italian music
- History of Italian music
- Basic Improvisation/scat singing
- Italian Language Lessons
- Italian culture/history
- Customized/individual instructions
The Beacon School, Connecticut
Courses / Programs
Situated in Stamford CT, just 40 miles north of New York City, The Beacon School is an accredited, college-preparatory private school that offers specialized, residential academic programs for international students.

Our Beacon Pathway Program and English Summer Immersion Camps offer students an opportunity to experience a comprehensive U.S. college preparatory curriculum while improving their English language skills, and living in the United States.

At Beacon, students with high-average to superior ability have the opportunity to pursue their passions, discover new interests, and develop their talents in an enriched academic setting guided by the tenets of gifted education.

Beacon’s mission is to provide an inspirational learning environment where students are free to be themselves, follow their passions, stretch their imaginations, and foster integrity.

Our students play an integral role in the development of their programs; we have found that by enlisting them in the educational process, we can instill in them a sense of ownership and personal direction.
Beacon Pathway Course:
- College Preparatory Coursework
- Intensive English Language
- Grade Appropriate Math, Science & History
- Athletics & Arts Electives
- Highly Regarded Test Preparation
- Double occupancy rooms for boarders

- Students leave Pathway with one year’s worth of credits at a US high school and admission to the best-fit school for you.

English Summer Immersion Camp:
- Duration: 3-6 weeks
- Accommodation in a hotel within walking distance of campus
- 25 hours of ESL Instruction per week
- After class activities with American peers
ACT of The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Manhattan
Courses / Programs
A.C.T. is "Where the Action Is" this summer for your child on the historic Cathedral of St. John the Divine campus.

ACT’s Summer Country Day Camp in the City has been providing campers with fun-filled summer activities in our spacious indoor and outdoor facilities on our 11-acre campus at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine since 1971.

There is something here for every child from ages 3 - 13. Campers have the versatility to participate in arts, sports and specialized camps, and explore New York City sites, embark on scavenger hunt challenges, and take exciting field trips in our Adventure Camps.
July Camp Divisions (all 5 weeks):
• Mini-ACT: 3.10 to 5.6 years old as of June 1
• Preps: 5.9 to7.8 years old as of Sept 1
• Voyagers: 7.9 to10.8 years old as of Sept 1
• Pioneers: 10.9 to 13.9 years old as of Sept 1

August Specialty Camps
• Mini-ACT: 3.10 to 5.6 years old as of June 1 (one 2-week session)
• Art and Sport groups: 5.9 to7.8 years old as of Sept 1 (two 1-week sessions)
• Specialist Track & Courses: 7.9 to 13.9 years old as of Sept 1 (two 1-week sessions)
• August Adventure: 4.9 to 11.9 years old as of Sept 1 (one 1-week session)