Summer Institutes: Ages 14–18
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? Looking to prepare for college entrance exams? Do you want to level up your babysitting business with a Red Cross certification? Summer Institutes offer campers expanded exploration in specific areas of interest.
Registration for Summer Institutes 2025 is Open!
Top-notch educators from Durham Academy and area universities, as well as experts from our broader community, serve as Summer Institute instructors. Campers who are curious about new interests and those seeking mastery of academic concepts will find confidence — and have a lot of fun and make new friends along the way! We aim to challenge learners to take control of sometimes-stressful topics — such as test-taking, essay-writing and driving — and also guide learners toward a deeper love and mastery of Shakespeare, technological skills, math, literacy and writing, storytelling and so much more. Explore our offerings below, and check back as we continue to add to this list over the winter and spring.
Summer Institute Daily Schedule
*Exceptions to this schedule: Archaeology is an overnight program, and Driver's Education runs until 3:30 p.m. each day.
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Time |
Activity |
|---|---|
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8:45–9 a.m. |
Camper Drop-Off; Attendance |
|
9 a.m. |
Transition to Institute Location |
|
9:05 a.m. |
Institute Begins |
|
10:20 a.m. |
Snack Break |
|
10:30 a.m. |
Institute Resumes |
|
11:30 a.m. |
Institute Programming |
|
11:30 a.m. |
Lunch |
|
11:55 a.m. |
Institute Resumes |
|
1:45 p.m. |
Institute Wrap-Up |
|
1:50 p.m. |
Transition to Car Line |
| 2 p.m. | Car Line Begins |