Camp · Academic · Ages 16–18 · $2,248/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 16–18

Harvard Secondary School Program (7-Week Residential)

Cambridge · $2,248/week

A 7-week residential program for high school students to take college-level courses for credit at Harvard.

▌ Editor's read The Harvard Secondary School Program is a 7-week residential program for academically advanced high school students, allowing them to take college-level courses for credit. The program is run by Harvard University, indicating a university owner type. The website mentions that 'all Harvard Summer School staff who work with minors undergo a criminal background check,' confirming the presence of background check language. The program is clearly an overnight program, with students residing on campus. Social media handles found include @harvard_summer on Instagram and HarvardSummer on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Harvard Summer School' (which encompasses this program) show a rating of 4.3 stars from 123 reviews, with many praising the academic rigor and campus experience. The program is not ACA accredited, which is common for university-run pre-college programs. The website details a comprehensive academic and residential experience, including academic advising and extracurricular activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Harvard Secondary School Program (7-Week 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 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: Harvard University, 51 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
  • Phone: 617-495-4024
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $15,735 for 7 weeks (8 credits)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Harvard Secondary School Program (7-Week Residential)

What ages does Harvard Secondary School Program (7-Week Residential) accept?
Harvard Secondary School Program (7-Week 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 Harvard Secondary School Program (7-Week Residential) cost?
Harvard Secondary School Program (7-Week Residential) publishes $2,248/week for the standard session. That sits 26% below the $3,050 median for academic camps in Cambridge, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. $15,735 for 7 weeks (8 credits) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Harvard Secondary School Program (7-Week Residential)?
Harvard Secondary School Program (7-Week 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 Harvard Secondary School Program (7-Week Residential) provide lunch?
Yes — Harvard Secondary School Program (7-Week Residential) 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 Secondary School Program (7-Week Residential) compare to other academic camps in Cambridge?
Harvard Secondary School Program (7-Week Residential) 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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