Camp · STEM · Ages 16–18 · $1,800/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 16–18

Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA)

New Haven · $1,800/week

An intensive, four-week residential program for rising high school seniors interested in astronomy and astrophysics.

▌ Editor's read The Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) is an intensive four-week residential program for rising high school seniors, hosted by Yale University. The program focuses on astrophysics through lectures, problem-solving, and hands-on research projects, including observations with Yale's telescopes. Participants engage with Yale faculty and graduate students, gaining exposure to university-level academic rigor. The program is highly selective, emphasizing a strong academic background in physics and mathematics. As a university-run program, it is not accredited by the ACA. The Yale Summer Session website, which hosts YSPA, has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 12 reviews. Social media handles found include @yalesummer on Instagram and YaleSummerSession on Facebook, indicating an active online presence for the broader Yale Summer Session.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) 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 stem, 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Address: Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520
  • Phone: 203-432-2430
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA)

What ages does Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) accept?
Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) 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 Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) cost?
Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) publishes $1,800/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA)?
Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) 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 Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) provide lunch?
Yes — Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) 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.

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