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Heart programs to add them to your shortlist. · 3 updated for 2027 · 3 pending

Writing & HumanitiesScience & STEMSelectivePending 2027 refresh

Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars (SLIYS)

Grades
Entering 9-12
Format
Online
Location
Online
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
1-2 weeks
Cost
$550/week (plus $25 deposit)
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Leadership & GiftedWriting & HumanitiesFirst-ComePending 2027 refresh

Creative Delegates (League of Creative Minds)

Diplomacy, negotiation, international law, geopolitics, and debate

Eligibility
Rising 6th-12th grade per program site (matches completed grades 5–11 in search filters)
Format
Day
Location
Berkeley/East Bay, CA (UC Berkeley, VC Nest, Nueva School, UCSF)
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
1 week per session
Cost
~$1,000 per week (East Bay discounts occasionally offered)
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Wilderness & AdventureWriting & HumanitiesGlobal & LanguageApplicationPending 2027 refresh

Apogee Adventures

Grades
Grades 7-12
Format
Residential (Expedition/Overnight)
Location
New England, California, Europe, Caribbean
Dates
Not confirmed for 2027
Length
11-30 days
Cost
$4000-$8000
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Arts & Performing ArtsWriting & HumanitiesApplicationUpdated for 2027

SOCAPA - New York City

School of Creative and Performing Arts (SOCAPA)

1 track · 3 options · $2,295–$4,285 · Jun 27–Jul 31, 2027

Ages
Ages 14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format
Commuter / Residential
Location
New York, NY
Dates
Jun 27–Jul 31, 2027
Cost
$2,295–$4,285
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