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▌ Arts · Ages 16–18

RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI · $1,500/week

An immersive art and design program for high school students on the RISD campus, offering college-level coursework.

▌ Editor's read The RISD Pre-College (on-campus) program is an intensive, immersive art and design experience for high school students, offering college credit and portfolio development. The website, precollege.risd.edu/on-campus, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the curriculum, housing, and faculty. The program is owned and operated by the Rhode Island School of Design, a renowned art and design university. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the program emphasizes a rigorous academic environment. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor specific state licensing information provided on the website. Google reviews for 'RISD Pre-College' generally reflect a positive experience, with an average rating around 4.5 stars from several hundred reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and the immersive environment. Social media handles found on the site include @risdprecollege for Instagram and risdprecollege for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Address: 20 Washington Place, Providence, RI 02903
  • Phone: 401-454-6200
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD, residential rate; commuter rate $1919/week; $60 application fee; $1100 deposit

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program

What ages does RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program accept?
RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program 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 RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program cost?
RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program publishes $1,500/week for the standard session. USD, residential rate; commuter rate $1919/week; $60 application fee; $1100 deposit Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program?
RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program 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 RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program provide lunch?
Yes — RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program 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 RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program compare to other arts camps in Providence?
RISD Pre-College On-Campus Program is one of 6 arts camps in Providence 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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