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▌ Arts · Ages 16–18

Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege

Ringling College of Art and Design · $1,870/week

Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege offers high school students an immersive, month-long residential experience in various art and design disciplines.

▌ Editor's read The Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege program is an intensive, month-long residential experience for high school students, offering 3 college credits upon successful completion. The program focuses on developing artistic skills and building portfolios, with courses in areas like animation, illustration, game art, and photography. The website details the daily schedule, including studio time, critiques, and evening activities, and mentions that students live in campus dorms and eat in the dining hall. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for pre-college staff, it is part of an accredited university. Google reviews for Ringling College of Art and Design generally reflect a positive sentiment regarding its art programs, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 500 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and facilities. The program is clearly owned and operated by Ringling College of Art and Design, a university.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege 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 arts, 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
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 2700 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, residential rate; commuter rate is $1336.25 per week

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege

What ages does Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege accept?
Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege is open to children ages 16–18. 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 Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege cost?
Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege publishes $1,870/week for the standard session. USD, residential rate; commuter rate is $1336.25 per week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege's hours?
Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege?
Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege 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 Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege provide lunch?
Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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