Camp · Academic · Ages 16–18 · $3,050/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 16–18

Harvard Pre-College Program

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA · $3,050/week

A selective program for rising high school juniors and seniors to experience college life and academics at Harvard.

▌ Editor's read The Harvard Pre-College Program is an overnight academic program for high school students, operated by Harvard University. The program website details a two-week residential experience with various courses, extracurricular activities, and college preparation workshops. It explicitly states that it is a noncredit program, focusing on academic enrichment and exposure to university life. The program is part of the Harvard Summer School, which has a long history of offering educational programs. Social media handles for Harvard Summer School were found on Instagram and Facebook, indicating an active online presence. No information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-student ratios was found on the provided URL.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Harvard Pre-College Program 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
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Address: 51 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Phone: 617-495-4024
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD, $6,100 total plus $75 application fee

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Harvard Pre-College Program

What ages does Harvard Pre-College Program accept?
Harvard Pre-College Program 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 Harvard Pre-College Program cost?
Harvard Pre-College Program publishes $3,050/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $3,050 median for academic camps in Cambridge. USD, $6,100 total plus $75 application fee Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Harvard Pre-College Program?
Harvard Pre-College Program 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 Harvard Pre-College Program provide lunch?
Yes — Harvard Pre-College Program 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 Harvard Pre-College Program compare to other academic camps in Cambridge?
Harvard Pre-College Program is one of 9 academic camps in Cambridge 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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