Pre-College Summer Programs

Choose a Program. Explore Your Passion.

Make the most of your summer! Champlain College offers a selection of residential pre-college summer programs for motivated high school students looking to get a jump start in a variety of exciting in-demand fields.

2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

2025 Academy Session Dates
(High school students and recent graduates)
July 7 – July 18

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Champlain Game Academy

The Champlain Game Academy offers two intensive pre-college programs for students entering grades 10-12. These programs are designed to explore what it is like to study game development in college while learning how to make games.

PRECOLLEGE

Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Academy

An introduction to investigating digital crimes and constructing and safeguarding networks in the growing fields of cybersecurity and digital forensics.

PRECOLLEGE

Filmmaking & Media Production Exploration Academy

Explore all aspects of filmmaking from writing and producing to production design, and directing.

PRECOLLEGE

Learn More About Pre-College Summer Programs at Champlain College

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About Champlain College

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Fiske Guide to Colleges 2025 selects Champlain as one of the “best and most interesting schools” in the United States, Canada and Great Britain.

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Champlain College is featured in The Princeton Review’s 2025 list of “Best 390 Colleges,” as well as its lists of “Best Northeastern Colleges” and “Top 50 Green Colleges.”

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Champlain was named a “Most Innovative School” by U.S. News & World Report for the eighth consecutive year in its “America’s Best Colleges” 2025 rankings.

WHy Attend our Pre-College Summer programs?

Rigorous Pre-College Curriculum

Our exceptional pre-college summer programs for high school students are transformative experiences that will build your confidence as well as your skills.

Industry-Expert Faculty

All pre-college summer programs for high school students are taught by Champlain College professors who are industry experts in their respective fields.

World-Class Facilities

Pre-college summer program students learn in our state-of-the-art labs and have access to the professional-level equipment and industry-specific software necessary to learn new skills. Students also enjoy living in our newest residence halls located in the heart of campus.

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Get a Head Start on College

By experiencing our college-level curriculum, residential life, and real-life collaboration with college professors and students, high school students get a head start on their college journey.

My child learned so much about the field of study he would like to go to college for. Though he found the program challenging, he also felt comfortable with the learning process and his ability to succeed in this field.

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Learn More About Pre-College Summer Programs at Champlain College

Student First Name*

Student Last Name*

Student Email*

Parent/Guardian First Name*

Parent/Guardian Last Name*

Parent/Guardian Email*

What Grade will you be entering Fall of 2025?*

Which Program are you interested in?*

Any Other Questions?