Top 20 New England Summer Camps for 2026

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Dear Parents and Students,

New England is not only the academic hub of the US but also a paradise for high-quality summer experiences. This summer is especially extraordinary as the US hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup and celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution! Immersing yourself in New England this year means experiencing a vibrant, historic, and truly unforgettable atmosphere.

Below is a curated list of the top 20 summer camps for 2026, featuring 10 world-class paid programs and 10 free/financial-aid programs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Most applications open in November and close by the end of April, but they fill up very early. Please visit the direct links to prepare your application as soon as possible!

FREE & FULL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Highly competitive, merit-based programs or those offering full financial aid.

1. MITES Summer (Massachusetts)

  • A 6-week intensive STEM program at MIT for high-achieving students.
  • Details: mites.mit.edu

2. Bank of America Student Leaders (Multi-state)

3. Girls Who Code Summer Immersion (Online & In-person)

  • A 2-week computer science immersion tailored for girls.
  • Details: girlswhocode.com

4. The Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program (Maine)

  • Advanced genetic and biomedical research with a stipend.
  • Details: jax.org

5. PROMYS at Boston University (Massachusetts)

  • Intensive math program offering full scholarships based on need.
  • Details: promys.org

6. Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (Vermont)

  • Diverse short courses with sliding-scale tuition down to $0.
  • Details: giv.org

7. MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute (Massachusetts)

  • High-level Robotics and AI engineering, completely free.
  • Details: bwsi.mit.edu

8. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (Massachusetts)

  • Oceanographic research experience in Cape Cod.
  • Details: whoi.edu

9. Research Science Institute – RSI (Massachusetts)

10. Harvard HPREP (Massachusetts)

PAID PROGRAMS: PREMIER EXPERIENCES

For families looking to invest in intensive academic, artistic, and extracurricular experiences.

1. Mindful Global Innovators – Nha Viet Institute Boston (Boston & Vermont) 

  • A unique blend of Innovation in Boston and Mindfulness in Vermont. Special Note: This program is the ideal choice for Vietnamese students worldwide. Students develop leadership skills for the AI era while deeply connecting with their cultural roots and Eastern philosophy, fostering a confident, globally integrated identity.
  • Details: nhavietboston.org/he2026/

2. Putney School Summer Arts (Vermont)

  • A grade-free artistic sanctuary on a working farm. Students immerse themselves in visual arts, writing, or farming.
  • Details: putneyschool.org/summer

3. Phillips Exeter Academy Summer Session (New Hampshire)

  • Experience the Harkness method at one of America’s most prestigious boarding schools.
  • Details: exeter.edu/summer

4. Brown University Pre-College (Rhode Island)

5. Phillips Academy Andover Summer (Massachusetts)

  • Rigorous academic program preparing students for top universities.
  • Details: andover.edu/summer

6. Yale Young Global Scholars (Connecticut)

7. Wellesley Pre-College (Massachusetts)

8. Maine Media Workshops (Maine)

  • Premier intensive workshops in photography and filmmaking.
  • Details: mainemedia.edu

9. Overland Summers (Massachusetts/Vermont)

10. Camp Cody (New Hampshire)

  • Traditional American lakefront camp focusing on sports and bonding.
  • Details: campcody.com


For more information regarding summer resources and programs for Vietnamese speaking community, please contact: https://www.facebook.com/NhaVietBoston/ —