Pre-College Programs

Champlain College offers residential pre-college summer programs for motivated high school students. Taught by our industry-expert faculty, these intensive programs offer motivated students the opportunity to explore areas of interest or take a deeper dive into a subject they already love.

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Art & Design Portfolio Course
Interested in pursuing art & design in college? Create new works and refine your personal portfolio. Earn 3 transferrable college credits.
Pre-College Programs
Pre-College Programs
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Animation Academy
An introduction to the artistic and technical skills needed to create high-quality 3-D animation for use in a variety of real-time media.
Pre-College Programs
Pre-College Programs
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Audio Engineering, Sound Design & Music Academy
Audio engineering, sound design, and music are highly specialized skill sets that are in demand for creating today’s broadcast, video, and streaming media.
Pre-College Programs
Pre-College Programs
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Champlain Game Academy
For students entering grades 10-12 and recent high school graduates, these programs are designed to explore game development in a collaborative environment.
Pre-College Programs
Pre-College Programs
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Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Academy
An introduction to investigating digital crimes and constructing and safeguarding networks in the growing fields of cybersecurity and digital forensics.
Pre-College Programs
Pre-College Programs
Filmmaking & Media Production Exploration Academy
Explore all aspects of filmmaking from writing and editing to production design, and directing.
Pre-College Programs
Pre-College Programs
Biotech Academy
Learn about the role of biotech in the advances in medicine, cybersecurity, and the environment from experts in the field. No longer accepting registrations.
Pre-College Programs
Pre-College Programs
Creative AI Academy
An in-depth introduction to the emerging field of Creative AI and the skills to harness its potential. No longer accepting registrations.
Pre-College Programs
Pre-College Programs

Learn More About Pre-College Summer Programs at Champlain College

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