Summer Programs FAQ

On Campus - Middle & High School Academic Enrichment Program

Note: June 26 and July 10 are mandatory on-campus registration days 

Online - Middle & High School Academic Enrichment Program

Young Artists - On Campus

Summer Music Festival - On Campus

Choate Rosemary Hall: Courses for Adults - Online

Middle & High School Academic Enrichment Program

In addition, there is a non-refundable $100 application fee. 

Young Artists

Summer Music Festival

Choate Rosemary Hall: Courses for Adults - Online

Academic Enrichment Programs

Admission to Choate Summer Programs is performed on a rolling basis and courses and programs fill quickly; we encourage students to apply and enroll early while spaces remain. The priority deadline for Summer Programs financial aid consideration is February 11, 2022. 

Informed by the School’s mission and the guiding principles to create the most Choate-like experience possible—academically, residentially, and professionally—our response plan is built upon the understanding that the safety and well-being of our community is of utmost importance. Science, technology, education, and partnership are the cornerstones of our plan to live and learn together safely.
 
Our planning for this upcoming summer is predicated on the fact that COVID-19 vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including the delta and omicron variants. Those participating in Summer Programs are required to be vaccinated. Requiring vaccination for our students, faculty, and staff is the most powerful tool we have for protecting our community and returning to a normal summer programs environment. 
 
Choate will continue to follow local, state, and federal public health guidelines related to COVID-19. Students and families will receive detailed information about required health forms, etc. via email once they are admitted and enrolled in Choate Summer Programs 2022. 

The Choate Summer Programs Office is glad to help.

Contact us at choatesummer@choate.edu or (203) 697-2365.

For Young Artist program questions, contact Carol Jones, Young Artist Program Director, at cjones@choate.edu

For Summer Music Festival questions, contact Gene Wie, Summer Music Festival Co-Director, at gwie@choate.edu

Applicants who have participated in Summer Programs in the past are only required to submit the following:

1. An application and application fee
2. Personal Statement
3. School Official Recommendation
4. Transcript (with Current Grades)

Past participants do not need to submit Teacher Recommendations, Supplemental Recommendations, or upload additional information. If applying for financial aid, past participants must complete and upload the Summer Programs Financial Aid application and supporting IRS documentation.

Yes. All middle school and high school boarding students at Choate Summer Programs are required, and all middle school and high school day students are encouraged, to have a cell phone with SMS (text messaging) capability.

The SIM card for the cell phone must be a United States or Canadian number. Any type of phone that can receive telephone calls and SMS messages is acceptable (including inexpensive pay-as-you-go disposable phones).

For the overall safety of the Choate community, a cell phone is required for emergency notifications and two factor authentication of Choate applications.

Students are asked to carry the phone with them at all times during the class day and whenever appropriate for sports and other activities.

When travelling off campus, students are required to have their cell phone with them in case the School or the student need to be in contact with one another.

As part of the arrival process for Summer Programs 2022, each student cell phone will be verified and the phone number recorded into the student's electronic record.