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▌ Arts · Ages 16–18

SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential)

Midtown · $1,720/week

SCAD Rising Star is a pre-college residential program in Atlanta offering high school students immersive art and design courses for college credit.

▌ Editor's read The SCAD Rising Star program website loads successfully and details a pre-college residential program for high school students interested in art and design. Participants earn college credit for courses completed during the program. The program is offered by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), a university. While specific Google reviews for 'SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential)' were not readily available, SCAD as an institution generally receives positive feedback, with the Atlanta campus having a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google, with many praising the quality of education and facilities. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles found are @scaddotedu for Instagram and 'scaddotedu' for Facebook, which are for the university itself. The program is clearly defined as an overnight residential experience.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential) 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
Not listed

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Money & Policies

Session lengths
27-day
What campers take home
Students have the opportunity to build or enhance their portfolios.

Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1600 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Total cost for the 4-week residential program is $6,880 (estimated, based on 2025 fees).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential)

What ages does SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential) accept?
SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential) 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 SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential) cost?
SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential) publishes $1,720/week for the standard session. That sits 330% above the $400 median for arts camps in Atlanta — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD. Total cost for the 4-week residential program is $6,880 (estimated, based on 2025 fees). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential)'s hours?
SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential) 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 SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential)?
SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential) 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 SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential) provide lunch?
SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential) 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.
How does SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential) compare to other arts camps in Atlanta?
SCAD Rising Star: Atlanta (Residential) is one of 12 arts camps in Atlanta 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.

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