Northwestern University National High School Institute (NHSI) - Cherubs
Intensive summer arts programs for talented high school students in theatre, film, debate, and journalism.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, artsbridge.com, is a directory of summer arts programs and not the official website for Northwestern University's National High School Institute (NHSI) Cherubs program. The official website for NHSI is nhsi.northwestern.edu. NHSI is a pre-college program for high school students, offering intensive summer sessions in Theatre Arts, Film & Video, and Debate. It is an overnight program, with students residing on the Northwestern University campus. The program is run by Northwestern University, indicating a university ownership type. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies were not immediately found on the NHSI site, as a university-run program, it is highly probable that standard university hiring and safety protocols are in place. The program has a strong reputation, with many alumni going on to successful careers in the arts. Google reviews for 'Northwestern University National High School Institute' show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 10 reviews, with participants praising the high-quality instruction and transformative experience.
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
Northwestern University National High School Institute (NHSI) - Cherubs 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 theater/music, 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
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based
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Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, and is awarded based on financial need only. The NHSI does not offer merit scholarships.
- Session lengths
- 28-day · 35-day · 42-day
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 16–18
- Address: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208
- Phone: (847) 491-3034
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Northwestern University National High School Institute (NHSI) - Cherubs
- What ages does Northwestern University National High School Institute (NHSI) - Cherubs accept?
- Northwestern University National High School Institute (NHSI) - Cherubs 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.
- Who runs Northwestern University National High School Institute (NHSI) - Cherubs?
- Northwestern University National High School Institute (NHSI) - Cherubs 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 Northwestern University National High School Institute (NHSI) - Cherubs provide lunch?
- Yes — Northwestern University National High School Institute (NHSI) - Cherubs 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.
- Does Northwestern University National High School Institute (NHSI) - Cherubs offer financial aid?
- Yes — Northwestern University National High School Institute (NHSI) - Cherubs offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
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