Kids' sailing programs in USA: Sailing summer camps in Rhode Island for middle school & high school students. Seafaring camp for teenagers in New England, marine education programs for youth.
Oliver Hazard Perry Teen Summer Camp: Based in Newport, Rhode Island, the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry is America’s largest civilian sail training vessel. We offer educational sailing summer programs for teens ages 13-18 aboard the ship. During our one-week voyages along the New England coastline, teens can stand “watch” and perform safety drills, explore the underwater world through snorkeling, visit shore-based institutes, and acquire skills in navigation, seamanship, leadership, sail handling, knot tying, splicing, and more.
Beginning in Newport RI, some of the historically rich ports on the ship's itinerary include Nantucket, Boston, and Portsmouth, NH, and Greenport, NY.
iD Tech Camps offers computer science and technology summer camp programs for kids and teens in over 80 prestigious universities in the USA, including Roger Williams University in Bristol County RI, and in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Summer programs include week-long, tech-related day camps for children ages 7-17. This unique tech camp environment unites students who often have similar interests, providing a foundation for new, long-term friendships. At iD, the curriculum is hands-on. Students work with industry-standard hardware and software, complete a final project, create an online portfolio, and bring your new tech knowledge into the real world.
Get inspired by energetic, tech-savvy instructors, and build critical 21st century STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills. Beginner or advanced, we offer a customized learning experience.
“My son did not want to leave camp at the end of the day. This was such a positive experience for him, and he will most definitely be returning next year.” - Jenni T., Parent, Roger Williams University
1-Week iD Tech Summer Day Camps (ages 7-12) - Adventures in Programming (Scratch)
- Adventures in Game Design - Minecraft
- Intro to Programming with Scratch & Java
- 3D Game Design with Minecraft
- Role-Playing Game Design with RPG Maker
- FPS Game Design
1-Week iD Tech Summer Day Camps (ages 13-17) - Programming in Java
- Game Modding & Java Coding - Minecraft
- RPG Game Design with Torchlight ll
ISSOS, Summer School at Yale University, New England
Courses / Programs
• ISSOS at Yale University provides a unique opportunity for U.S. and international students to spend the summer in one of the USA’s top Ivy League Universities!
• Based on the campus of prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, we provide 3-week residential academic summer camp programs for middle school and high school students (ages 13-18) where you combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure.
• Each student compliments his or her academic summer program option with one of our unique, in-depth elective summer courses, which are timetabled four afternoons per week.
• We offer our students the opportunity of an educational summer adventure of a lifetime where the focus is on personal safety and wellbeing, quality individual instruction & a unique international experience.
• Yale’s picturesque campus, set on 265 acres in New England, in northeastern United States, provides students with the opportunity to explore the many University buildings, shop in the small university town that plays host to some well known brands as well as other boutique shops, and enjoy the variety of cafes and restaurants.
• 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 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.
Stimulating academic and cultural summer camp for U.S. and international students ages 13-18 years old:
• Students study one academic subject and one elective subject
Academic Programs:
• ESL English Language
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Creative Writing
• Debate
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college.
Young Artist Residency Program @ Art Institute of Boston
Courses / Programs
The Young Artist Residency Program (YAR) at The Art Institute of Boston (AIB) at Lesley University in Boston, MA is designed for high school students who will be entering their junior or senior year in the Fall.
This intensive summer art residency program consists of 4 weeks of classes, and art-making is designed to offer a professional art college experience.
Strengthen your portfolio and become the artist you were meant to be through our Young Artist Residency program. Learn the high-tech side of art-making by gaining experience with state-of-the-art computer software and hardware. Students select their own courses, build their own schedules and are in classes Monday through to Friday.
Students live in Lesley University residence halls, minutes from Harvard Square in Cambridge and study art with college professors and graduates of AIB in our Boston studios, just across the Charles River. Discover Boston, a beautiful world-class city rich in history, the arts, nearby beaches, and consistently ranked number one in the "Big City College Towns".
While living on campus, weekend and evening activities are organized to highlight the historic and cultural significance of Boston.
The Young Artist Residency Program (YAR) for high school students who will be entering their junior / senior year in Fall (4-week summer program):
- Select a full schedule of classes from over 60 exciting course offerings in the areas of Artistry, Technology, and Professions in the Visual Arts
- Join a thriving art college community
- Receive 6 college credits for successful completion of courses & enrichment activities
- Earn incentives for applying & enrolling in AIB as a college choice
BlueStamp Engineering (BSE), New York, San Francisco & Houston
Courses / Programs
BlueStamp Engineering (BSE) is a hands-on summer engineering program for high school students that takes place in New York City, Houston TX, and San Francisco CA. Designed by industry professionals, this 6-week program aims to to show high school students the world of engineering first-hand. Our goal is to teach how to build devices that students are passionate about and show them that creating things is a blast!
Students build an individual project from concept to prototype under the supervision of an experienced engineering staff. They will complete a working prototype, full engineering documentation, and a webpage which all help showcase their abilities during college/job applications and interviews. Example projects include solar powered phones, wind turbines, advanced lighting systems, and robotics. Projects can be selected from over 100 BSE suggestions, or students can suggest their own project.
While the main focus of the program is on completing projects, it is supplemented with guest speakers, brief lectures, an entrepreneurship curriculum, and a Maker Faire exhibit where possible. These extra aspects to the program show students what a career in engineering is really like, and the diverse opportunities such a career offers.
- 6-week Summer engineering camp for high school students in New York, San Francisco or Houston. Students create a project that they love under the supervision of experienced engineers! Classes meet for 4 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Summer Program at the HSBC Children's Garden at QBG
Courses / Programs
Located in Flushing, Queens NY, the HSBC Children’s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden provides hands-on summer gardening camps for kids ages 5-12. We aim to teach them about nature, gardens, and plants in a fun and engaging way, while they enjoy playing in this beautiful environment. We also offer spring and fall programs for young gardeners.
Our mission is to have the children learning by doing. All sessions combine practical gardening activities with environmental education. Enrollment is limited to 25-28 children, who are then divided into 3 groups, based on their age and abilities. We allocate one supervising counselor and two or three interns to each group, so you can be assured that your child will get the individual attention they need.
Summer gardening camps held in July & August for kids ages 5-12. Held 2 days a week from 9am to 4pm. Your child can attend on Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Your child is welcome to:
- attend the full 7-week program
- attend for July only
- attend for August only
We also offer spring and fall programs for young gardeners.
LOOP Abroad is an exclusive study abroad summer program for high school students between the ages of 15 and 18. We spend 2 days in Boston, MA before leaving for Thailand.
This summer's program is focused on ecology and conservation, and will take place in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai offers a chance to explore authentic Thai culture and fantastically diverse national parks, while still having modern amenities and world-class health facilities close at hand. Twenty students will live with eight faculty in a private hostel in a gated community.
During the day, the group will explore national parks, mountains, rain forests, and caves, and will publish their findings in an online wiki. Thai language classes, visits to city sites, yoga classes, and other cultural activities fill the rest of our weekdays. Faculty will help students to compose college essays about their experiences. A leadership curriculum is offered.
On the weekends, we head to activities like zip-lining, the tiger nursery, go-karts, the rooftop pool, thai cooking, and Muay Thai.. Highlights include a week living at the Elephant Nature Park and a four-day trek, staying overnight with the Karen Hill Tribe people.