What ages does Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) accept?

Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) cost?

Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Jul 12-17. Pricing not confirmed. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI)'s hours?

Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI)?

Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) 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 Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) provide lunch?

Yes — Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) 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.

▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 14–18

Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI)

Southern Oregon University

A free, week-long residential program at Southern Oregon University for Black high school students to explore college

▌ Editor's read The Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) is an overnight summer program hosted by Southern Oregon University (SOU) for Black high school students, specifically rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The program is free for all participants, covering tuition, room, board, and activities, as stated on the 'About BYSI' page. It aims to provide cultural enrichment, college preparation, and leadership development, with activities including workshops, field trips, and interactions with Black faculty and community leaders. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While specific Google reviews for BYSI were not found, Southern Oregon University generally has a 4.2-star rating from over 1,000 reviews. The program is run by SOU's Cultural Programs, indicating a university ownership type. Social media handles for SOU Cultural Programs are @sou_cultural_programs on Instagram and 'souculturalprograms' on Facebook, where BYSI is promoted.

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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) 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 language/cultural, 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: Language/Cultural
Ages: 14–18
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541-552-6241
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD. Jul 12-17. Pricing not confirmed.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI)

What ages does Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) accept?: Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) cost?: Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Jul 12-17. Pricing not confirmed. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI)'s hours?: Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI)?: Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) 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 Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) provide lunch?: Yes — Black Youth Summer Institute (BYSI) 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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