Camp · Academic · Ages 15–18 · $2,000/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 15–18

Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL · $2,000/week · ★ 2.9 (14 reviews)

Intensive, short-term seminars for high school students to explore academic interests and college life at Northwestern.

▌ Editor's read The Northwestern University IN FOCUS Seminars are day programs designed for high school students, offering non-credit academic exploration in various subjects. The program is run by Northwestern University's School of Professional Studies (SPS), indicating a university ownership type. The website states that the SPS has been offering programs for over 40 years, suggesting a long operational history. Seminars are taught by Northwestern faculty and staff, providing a high level of academic instruction. The program is explicitly non-credit and does not offer college credit. Social media handles for NorthwesternSPS were found on Instagram and Facebook, indicating an active online presence. The program focuses on academic enrichment rather than traditional camp activities.
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Since 198640+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars 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
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1986 (40 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Address: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208
  • Phone: (847) 491-3142
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD, approx $4,000 for two-week seminars

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars

What ages does Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars accept?
Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars is open to children ages 15–18. 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 Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars cost?
Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars publishes $2,000/week for the standard session. USD, approx $4,000 for two-week seminars Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars?
Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars is operated by a university program, with 40 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars provide lunch?
Yes — Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars 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 Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars compare to other academic camps in Evanston?
Northwestern University College Preparation Programs - In Focus Seminars is one of 144 academic camps in Evanston 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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