UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track)
High school students experience college life and academics at UC Berkeley, living on campus and taking courses.
▌ Editor's read The UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track) is an academic overnight program for high school students, operated by the University of California, Berkeley. The program allows students to live in university dorms, take UC Berkeley courses for college credit, and engage with university faculty and resources. The website indicates the program has been running for at least two years, with the 2024 program being the second iteration. Students can choose from various academic courses across different disciplines. Social media handles for Instagram (@ucbprecollege) and Facebook (UCBerkeleyPreCollege) are available, showcasing program activities and student experiences. The program emphasizes a full university immersion, including academic rigor and campus life.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 15–17
UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2024 (2 years)
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 15–17
- Address: University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Phone: 510-642-4111
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, $15,987 for 8-week session; $14,687 for 6-week session including tuition, housing, meals, activities; one media scholarship available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track)
- What ages does UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track) accept?
- UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track) is open to children ages 15–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track) cost?
- UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track) publishes $1,998/week for the standard session. USD, $15,987 for 8-week session; $14,687 for 6-week session including tuition, housing, meals, activities; one media scholarship available Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track)?
- UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track) is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track) provide lunch?
- Yes — UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track) compare to other academic camps in Berkeley?
- UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track) is one of 9 academic camps in Berkeley that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track) with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Program (Residential Track).
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- Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Residential · University of California, Berkeley campus, Berkeley, CA · Ages 15–18 · $2,000/week
- Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency · Berkeley · Ages 15–18 · $3,975/week
- Berkeley Day Camp Counselor-in-Training · Ages 13–15 · $200/week
- Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track · Berkeley · Ages 16–18 · $1,998/week