Camp · Academic · Ages 16–18 · $1,167/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 16–18

NYU Precollege

New York University, New York, NY · $1,167/week · ★ 4.4 (435 reviews)

Academic programs for rising high school juniors and seniors to experience college life at NYU.

▌ Editor's read The NYU Precollege program, established in 2004, allows rising high school juniors and seniors to take college-level courses for credit at New York University. The program offers both residential and commuter options, providing a hybrid experience. Courses are taught by NYU faculty, covering a diverse range of subjects from arts and sciences to business and global studies. While the website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-student ratios, it emphasizes academic rigor and immersion in university life. Social media handles for NYU are @nyu on Instagram and NYU on Facebook, indicating a strong institutional presence. The program is clearly owned and operated by New York University, a prominent educational institution.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

NYU Precollege 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
2006 (20 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Address: New York University, New York, NY
  • Phone: 212-998-4500
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD, typical 3-4 credit course costs $5,000-$7,000 total; $250 non-refundable deposit

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about NYU Precollege

What ages does NYU Precollege accept?
NYU Precollege 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 NYU Precollege cost?
NYU Precollege publishes $1,167/week for the standard session. That sits 31% below the $1,700 median for academic camps in New York, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD, typical 3-4 credit course costs $5,000-$7,000 total; $250 non-refundable deposit Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs NYU Precollege?
NYU Precollege is operated by a university program, with 20 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 NYU Precollege provide lunch?
NYU Precollege 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 NYU Precollege compare to other academic camps in New York?
NYU Precollege is one of 14 academic camps in New York 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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