What ages does Yale Summer Session accept?

Yale Summer Session 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 Session cost?

Yale Summer Session publishes $1,096/week for the standard session. USD, $5,480 for 1-credit course plus $4,380 residential fee for 5 weeks and $175 health fee; $80 application fee Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs Yale Summer Session?

Yale Summer Session 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 Session provide lunch?

Yes — Yale Summer Session 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 Yale Summer Session compare to other academic camps in New Haven?

Yale Summer Session is one of 7 academic camps in New Haven 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.

▌ Academic · Ages 16–18

Yale Summer Session

Yale University, New Haven, CT · $1,096/week

Pre-college programs for high school students offering college-level courses and an immersive Yale experience.

▌ Editor's read The Yale Summer Session for pre-college students is directly affiliated with Yale University, as evidenced by the 'yale.edu' domain and the program's description on the official university website. The program offers both online and on-campus courses, indicating a hybrid program type. The website lists various academic courses, including those for credit, and details about residential life for on-campus participants. Social media handles for Instagram (@yalesummersession) and Facebook (YaleSummerSession) are prominently linked on the site, confirming their presence. The program is clearly operated by a university, providing a direct link to Yale's educational infrastructure and reputation.

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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Yale Summer Session 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: 55 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: 203-432-2430
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD, $5,480 for 1-credit course plus $4,380 residential fee for 5 weeks and $175 health fee; $80 application fee

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Yale Summer Session

What ages does Yale Summer Session accept?: Yale Summer Session 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 Session cost?: Yale Summer Session publishes $1,096/week for the standard session. USD, $5,480 for 1-credit course plus $4,380 residential fee for 5 weeks and $175 health fee; $80 application fee Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Yale Summer Session?: Yale Summer Session 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 Session provide lunch?: Yes — Yale Summer Session 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 Yale Summer Session compare to other academic camps in New Haven?: Yale Summer Session is one of 7 academic camps in New Haven 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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