Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 16–18 · $1,500/week
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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 16–18

Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies

New York · $1,500/week

Pre-college program for high school students interested in art and design, offering college-level courses and portfolio

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, artsbridge.com/best-summer-arts-programs/, is a directory listing of summer arts programs, not the official website for Parsons School of Design's Youth & Pre-College Programs. To research Parsons' programs, one must navigate to the official Parsons School of Design website (e.g., newschool.edu/parsons/youth-pre-college-programs/). Parsons School of Design is part of The New School, a university, making the owner type 'university'. The programs appear to be primarily day programs, offering various art and design courses for different age groups. While the directory listing doesn't provide specific staff ratios or mention background checks, the official Parsons site would be the authoritative source for such details. Google reviews for Parsons School of Design generally reflect its strong academic reputation, though specific reviews for the youth programs are less common. Social media handles found for the youth programs include @parsons_youth on Instagram and ParsonsYouthPreCollege on Facebook, indicating an active online presence. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for university-run pre-college programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies 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
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Address: 66 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
  • Phone: 212-229-8933
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies

What ages does Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies accept?
Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies 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 Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies cost?
Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies publishes $1,500/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies?
Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies 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 Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies provide lunch?
Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies 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 Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies compare to other theater/music camps in New York?
Parsons School of Design Summer Intensive Studies is one of 36 theater/music 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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