Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2)
Parsons Summer Intensive Studies in New York offers pre-college art and design programs for high school students, focusing on portfolio development and creat...
▌ Editor's read The New School's Parsons Summer Intensive Studies in New York provides day programs for high school students interested in art and design, with a focus on portfolio development and college preparation. The program is run by Parsons School of Design, a part of The New School, indicating a university ownership model. The website details various courses in areas like fashion, graphic design, and illustration, taught by Parsons faculty. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes a pre-college academic environment. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. Google reviews for 'Parsons School of Design' generally reflect a positive academic experience, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, though these are for the university as a whole, not specifically the summer program. Social media handles for Parsons School of Design are @parsonsschoolofdesign on Instagram and 'ParsonsSchoolofDesign' on Facebook.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2) 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 arts, 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 camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 16–18
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:50 PM
- Address: 66 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Total tuition is $5,610 for 3 weeks, plus $265 in fees.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2)
- What ages does Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2) accept?
- Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2) 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 Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2) cost?
- Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2) publishes $1,870/week for the standard session. That sits 50% above the $1,248 median for arts camps in New York — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD. Total tuition is $5,610 for 3 weeks, plus $265 in fees. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2)'s hours?
- Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2) runs 9:00 AM - 3:50 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2)?
- Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2) 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 Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2) provide lunch?
- Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2) 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 Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2) compare to other arts camps in New York?
- Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York (Session 2) is one of 31 arts 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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