
Duke Pre-College
Duke Pre-College Program provides advanced academic college introduction experiences to current grade 6-11 students giving them access to cutting-edge curriculum and technology. Students interact and learn from renowned faculty and researchers while accessing the university facilities and labs. Participants gain valuable experiences for their college and careers that follow, and how to become empowered, influential leaders.
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PO Box 90700, Durham, NC 27708
Contact: Nara Strickland
aws35@duke.edu • 919-684-3148
Ages 12-17
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Overnight Camps • Pre-College • Tech/Coding/STEM

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Flintridge Sacred Heart offers summer program for elementary, middle school, and high school students, including a sports camp, an ELL boarding program, and day and boarding programs within our inaugural Center for Sustainability and Justice. We invite young women to explore their interests. There are endless possibilities on the hill!
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440 St. Katherine Dr., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Contact: Leslie Miller
summer@fsha.org • 626-685-8522
Ages 6+
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Sports

Harvard-Westlake Summer
Get a taste of Harvard-Westlake. Whatever your interest is, chances are Harvard-Westlake Summer has something to offer you. Award winning faculty instruct courses in Film, Visual and Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment, Wolverine Sports Camps, and Debate.
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HW Summer Administrative Office
3700 Coldwater Canyon, Studio City, CA 91604
Contact: Jim Patterson
summer@hw.com • 818-487-6527
Ages 8-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Sports
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HAWKs Kids
HAWKs’ primarily outdoor day camps are designed to encourage children’s sense of wonder about the planet, familiarize them with local flora and fauna, teach them the fundamentals of hiking, trail safety, LNT (Leave No Trace) and most of all, we help instill a deep sense of connection to the outdoors. Join us for a summer of nature exploration, bird watching, journaling, herping nature crafts, nature-focused games, foraging, and more!
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Los Angeles / Santa Monica / Pasadena / Altadena
Contact: Colette Bartel
info@hawkskids.com • 415-722-5794
Ages 6-14
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps • Sports

High Point Summer Camp
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/high-point-academy
Get ready for fun with activities like Sports, Games, STEAM, Art, Drama, Cooking, and more run by High Point faculty and staff! Camp includes weekly special events like bowling, water slide Extravaganzas, Video Game Trucks, and Foam Parties. In the mornings, campers will rotate through enriching activities that differ each day, week, and session! Afternoon campers choose from specialty classes.
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1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd., Pasadena, CA 91107
Contact: Becky Lievense / Steve Sisson
summercamp@highpointacademy.org • 626-798-8989
Ages 6-13
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Sports • Tech/Coding/STEM

High School Summer Study Abroad- CIEE Global Navigator Program
https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer
Summer study abroad programs offer high school students real-world learning and intercultural skills not found in classrooms. With 35+ global locations, programs range from 3 to 8 weeks, immersing students in topics like languages, creative writing, and marine biology. Teens return with new friends, confidence, and college credits.
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600 Southborough Drive, Suite 104, South Portland, Maine 04106
Contact: Jessie Hill
HSAbroad@ciee.org • 866-583-0332
Ages 11+
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Foreign Study and Travel • Pre-College

Hogg's Hollow Summer Camp
“We know boys and girls love spending their days in the great outdoors and this is how our program engages children 4 - 9 years of age - each day during the months of June, July and August (or 1/2 August): daily biking each morning on our adjacent track is the top priority, followed by science fun, cooking, gardening, board games, sports, junior rock wall, safe water play in our yard river fountain, music/rhythm, hiking and weekly field trips - Descanso Gardens, train ride to the beach and more.”
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4490 Cornishon Ave., La Canada Flintridge, CA. 91011
Contact: Rose Hogg
rose@hoggshollowschool.com • 818-790-1700
Ages 6-10
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Outdoor Adventure • Sports

Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive at Lehigh University
The Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive is a four-week, immersive, experiential learning opportunity for high school students to develop skills in entrepreneurship, global leadership, and intercultural communication. At IGEI, we prepare participants to address complex, multi-system, global challenges in creative and collaborative ways.
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621 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Contact: Carrie Duncan
gesummer@lehigh.edu • 610-758-6886
Ages 15+
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Cultural Enrichment • Pre-College
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Institute for Girls' Development Summer Camps
We're offering dynamic summer camps and groups for all ages – from elementary to high school! Camps are in beautiful Descanso Gardens and at the Institute. Enjoy outdoor activities, games, and art projects while building skills for effective communication, navigating friendships, approaching challenges with confidence, and more!
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95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA 91101
Contact: Paige Hobey
PHobey@IFGD.care • 626-378-4300 ex. 121
Ages 8-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Outdoor Adventure

Jameson Ranch Camp
Jameson Ranch Camp offers a respite from the hectic, plugged in life and chaos that children experience. Our carefully crafted, tech-free program offers campers the ability to explore activities, experience the southern Sierra Nevada, and just be kids. Campers, ages 6-16 have the opportunity to choose from a variety of programs daily that develop physical, social, and mental strengths all while having fun. For over 9 decades JRC has offered a loving community for thousands of children world-wide.
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5760 Hwy 155, Glennville, CA 93226
Contact: Erica Jameson
info@jamesonranchcamp.com • 661-381-1572
Ages 6-16
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Overnight Camps

LA Squash Academy
LA Squash Academy is a squash club in South Pasadena. Our mission is to grow the sport of squash in the LA area and increase public awareness about our amazing sport, ranked the healthiest sport in the world according to Forbes Magazine. This summer, we will be offering 10 weeks of squash camps for all levels of play.
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920 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Contact: Aria Fazelimanesh
info@squashacademy.la • 214-771-6246
Ages 7-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Sports

LMU Pre-College Programs
LMU Summer Programs provides a transformative pre-college experience to a selective group of boldly imaginative students. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, we challenge our students to creatively explore their passions and pursue a life of purpose.
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1 LMU Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Contact: Karen Valencia
summer@lmu.edu • 310-338-3957
Ages 14-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Overnight Camps • Pre-College

Oxbridge Academic Programs
For 38 years, Oxbridge Academic Programs has been organizing summer study programs for students in grades 8-12 in universities in Oxford, Cambridge, Barcelona, Paris, and New York. We offer 150+ courses, from Astronomy to Zoology via Fashion, Medicine, and Psychology, all taught by experts using the towns as classrooms.
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1919 Gallows Rd., Ste 700, Vienna, VA 22182
Contact: Richard Michaelis
info@oxbridgeprograms.com • 212-932-3049
Ages 13-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Foreign Study and Travel • Pre-College

Parker-Anderson Enrichment
We customize unique, full-service camp experiences for schools that combine the fun and silliness of traditional summer camp with a huge variety of our signature enrichment classes and social interaction with friends.
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16526 Arminta St., Van Nuys, CA 91406
Contact: John Posatko
la@parker-anderson.org • 818-235-6768
Ages 5-12
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Tech/Coding/STEM

Pasadena Waldorf School Summer Camp
Join Pasadena Waldorf School for Summer Camp in beautiful Altadena! Grades 1-6 Camp offers hands-on activities, from art and design to cooking, practical arts, and nature skills. Early Childhood Camp, led by our Early Childhood teachers, provides a nurturing play-based program for children entering Preschool - Kindergarten. Registration is open to all!
Address: TBD
Contact: Isha Khanzode
camp@pasadenawaldorf.org • 626-794-9564
Ages 3-12
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Outdoor Adventure

PolySummer
PolySummer offers both on-campus and online courses, empowering students to create a personalized learning experience. Designed for students in grades K-12, our program fosters growth, creativity, and a passion for knowledge in an engaging, innovative environment.
Classes are available to the greater Pasadena community on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether students are enriching their education or advancing their studies, PolySummer is the perfect place to learn, grow, and explore!
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1030 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
Contact: Jonathan Fay
polysummer@polytechnic.org • 626-396-6307
Ages 6+
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Tech/Coding/STEM

Putney Student Travel
Putney Student Travel has been the leader in educational summer opportunities since 1951. With programs in more than 30 countries around the world, Putney offers transformative high school and middle school experiences focused on service, language learning, career exploration, cultural immersion, adventure travel, and pre-college enrichment.
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345 Hickory Ridge Rd., Putney, VT 05346
Contact: Devon Swinburne
info@goputney.com • 802-387-5000
Ages 13-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Cultural Enrichment • Outdoor Adventure

Rediscover Center
One Day Tinkering Camp Intensives teach children the skills they need to turn their wildest imaginings into robust items made from cardboard, wood, plastic, metal, and fabric. With a 5:1 camper-to-facilitator ratio, our workshop provides a supportive environment for personal growth through skills development and creative construction.
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2375 W Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90018
Contact: Hanabee Cartagena
mail@rediscovercenter.org • 310-393-3636
Ages 6-14
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Tech/Coding/STEM
Ronald McDonald House Pasadena
​763 S Pasadena Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Contact: Madelyn Hernandez
mhernandez@rmhcsc.org • 626-204-0408
Ages 13-15 with a parent, 16-17 with parental consent, 18+
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
The Pasadena Ronald McDonald House provides a community supported “home away from home” for families coming into Pasadena to seek advanced medical treatment for their critically or terminally ill children. Volunteers are needed to organize donations, do light cleaning and yard work, assist with special events and much, much more. ​

Sail Caribbean
With 44+ years of experience, students ages 11-18 learn sailing, diving, and seamanship while living coed on a 50-foot sailboat in the Caribbean. Activities include scuba, snorkeling, tubing, and kayaking. Programs emphasize leadership, marine biology, and community service, with up to 30 service hours earned through mentoring and conservation projects.
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256 Main Street, Suite 1203, Northport, NY, 11768, USA
Contact: Lilly Dunphy
info@sailcaribbean.com • 800-321-0994
Ages 11+
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service • Foreign Study and Travel • Outdoor Adventure

San Pascual Stables Horse Camp
San Pascual Stables provides spring, summer, and winter camps for young horse enthusiasts. These camps are geared towards beginner-level horse lovers. We also specialize in riding lessons ranging from beginner to advanced level jumpers.
221 San Pascual Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030
Contact: Yanei Ochoa
sanpascualschool@yahoo.com • 323-551-6841
Ages 5-12
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Sports