Summer Programs

Each summer, over 600 New Haven young people participate in free, full-day academic and athletic programs at Yale University. The Yale museums are also open in the summer and offer programming for adults and young people.

Animating Art!
Offered in conjunction with New Haven's annual International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Animating Art! is an animation program for children ages 9-12.  Instruction includes storyboarding, flip books, and sequencing.  The final project is a short animated film featuring all participants' work and is screened in the Center's Lecture Hall.  The program is free and open to the public, though pre-registration is required.

Contact: Linda Friedlaender, Curator of Education, at 203-432-2855 or linda.friedlaender@yale.edu

Aspirations for Higher Learning (AFHL) – Pre-Collegiate Institute
The AFHL Program is a six-week summer institute open to all New Haven Public School students in grades 9-12.  The professional staff for the summer institute is comprised of teachers and guidance counselors from New Haven Public High Schools and local college students.  Approximately 115 students participate in the program and receive 1 1/2 academic credits upon successful completion of the program.  The summer institute is held in part on the Yale University campus.

Contact: Cynthia Beaver, Supervisor of Guidance/Talented and Gifted Programs, at 203-946-8982 or cynthia.beaver@new-haven.k12.ct.us

Dixwell-Yale Community Learning Center (DYCLC)
Summer Program
The DYCLC Summer Program provides local Dixwell young people entering grades 5-8 with a five and a half week curriculum that focuses on several academic and extracurricular areas - including writing, photography, computer science, athletics, business and entrepreneurial skills, team building, performance, and visual arts.  There is a small fee.

Info: www.yale.edu/dixwellyale 
Contact: 203-436-4841

Dwight/Edgewood Project
The Dwight/Edgewood Project is an after-school intensive playwrighting workshop for students attending New Haven's Troup Magnet Academy . This four week program partners middle-school children with Yale School of Drama students.  Dwight/Edgewood begins the last week of May and runs through the month of June where the young 'playwrights' and their Drama School mentors spend their time together learning about theater and the process of writing plays.  The program culminates in two free public performances of their original works performed, designed and directed by the Yale Drama students.

Contact: Ruth M. Feldman, Manager of Education and Accessibility Services,at 203-432-8425 or rm.feldman@yale.edu

S.C.H.O.L.A.R. Summer Science Program
The S.C.H.O.L.A.R. (Science Collaborative for Hands-On Learning and Research) program is a tuition-free, three-week summer residential program on the Yale College campus for Hill Regional students in grades 10-12.  Students study science and take SAT/college preparation courses taught by both Yale and Hill Regional faculty. 

Info: www.yale.edu/onhsa/youth_scholar1.htm
Contact: Claudia Merson, Director of Public School Partnerships, at 203-432-8613 or claudia.merson@yale.edu

Shafer Summer School Scholarships
Several New Haven students are nominated by their high schools each year to attend a five-week Yale College summer session.  The University provides full tuition for two courses, room and board, and a $550 stipend for each student.  Students earn college credit for each course taken.  Students from all New Haven high schools are eligible to participate in this program. 

Contact: The guidance counselor at your child's school.

Ulysses S. Grant Foundation
Summer Enrichment Program
U.S. Grant offers a six-week summer program on the Yale campus for New Haven middle school students. In the morning, Yale undergraduates teach interactive classes in English and Math and conduct sports and extracurricular activities in the afternoon.  In addition, students enjoy a variety of local and regional field trips.  Financial aid is available.  

Info: www.yale.edu/usgrant
Contact: Janna Wagner, Board Chair, at janna@aya.yale.edu

Yale Daily News
Summer Journalism Program (YDN-SJP)
Run by staff members of the Yale Daily News, the YDN-SJP is a week-long summer intensive journalism program for high school students.  Students participate in workshops, attend lectures by guest speakers from major national publications, and write an article which is published at the end of the week.

Info: www.yaledailynews.com/sjp
Contact: General Business Office at 203-432-2400

Yale National Youth Sports Program (NYSP)
The Yale Athletic Department hosts the National Youth Sports Program, a five-week summer camp offering a comprehensive athletics and education curriculum.  The NYSP is free of charge and open to New Haven children ages 10-16.  Over 380 children participate in the program. 

Contact: Greg Brinn, Assistant Athletic Director for Alumni Affairs & Community Outreach, at 203-432-3344 or gregory.brinn@yale.edu

Yale-New Haven and Area High School Program
This four-week summer enrichment program is free and open to all Greater New Haven students in grades 9-12.  The program meets on the Yale campus and features college preparation sessions, guest lectures, and field trips. 

Contact: Dr. Kay Hill at 203-946-2342

Yale Peabody Museum Summer Youth Programs
The Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History has a wide variety of fun and educational summer camps available for students entering grades 3-9.  All programs include behind-the-scenes visits to the Museum's exceptional collections as well as field trips.  A number of full and partial need-based scholarships are available to qualified participants.

Info: www.peabody.yale.edu/events
Contact: Events Office at 203-432-6646 or peabody.events@yale.edu