Organizer
Columbia University School of Professional Studies, Pre-College Programs
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Columbia NYC Residential Summer
New York City, New York
Columbia NYC Residential Summer
Explore a subject deeply through discussion, projects and reading in a New York university classroom.
Live on the Morningside campus with around four classroom hours on weekdays plus college-preparation and campus activities. The examples below help identify interests; confirm 2027 course offerings and prerequisites.
University summer program
CAMP-NY-008
Program organizer & learning outcomes
University / venue relationship
Run by Columbia University SPS, with study and residential life on Morningside campus.
Credit / certificate
Columbia University Certification of Participation and performance evaluation letter; noncredit program.
Courses & activities
AI search algorithms
Compare search, optimization and probabilistic strategies and build programs in Python or Java; strong prior programming is required.
Neuroscience
Study neurons, brain systems, perception and decisions using models, paper critique and neural-data exercises.
Constitutional law and moot court
Read court decisions, discuss separation of powers and civil rights, and practice debate and moot-court argument.
Technology, society and business
Explore AI, fintech, blockchain and changing work from business and social perspectives rather than as a programming course.
Camp features & life
Completion recognition and evaluation
Successful completion brings a Columbia University Certification of Participation and a performance evaluation letter.
Campus resources and city life
Residence halls place classrooms, dining, libraries and campus resources within walking distance.
Live-in advisers
Live-in Resident Advisors provide support and supervision in the residence halls.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Wants focused exploration of a chosen subject
- Ready for English discussion and independent work
- Able to follow residential rules in an urban campus setting
Neuroscience requires a year of high-school biology; AI search expects object-oriented programming and recursion plus a suitable laptop. Law discussions may involve sensitive social topics.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
June 28–July 16, 2027Residential minimum age 15; 15-year-olds must turn 16 by December 31 of the attendance year
3 weeks
Contact an advisor
July 20–August 6, 2027Residential minimum age 15; 15-year-olds must turn 16 by December 31 of the attendance year
3 weeks
Contact an advisor
June 28–August 6, 2027Residential minimum age 15; 15-year-olds must turn 16 by December 31 of the attendance year
6 weeks
Contact an advisor
Ask about 2027 tuition, application fees, deposit and refund rules; some courses carry additional books, materials or course-specific charges.
Travel & participation
This is noncredit study. International students must confirm immigration documents for their circumstances; the program itself is not a basis for a student visa.
Check grade, birthdate and course prerequisites before applying; residential 15-year-olds must turn 16 before year-end.
Participation does not influence future Columbia College undergraduate admissions; choose based on learning content and personal fit.
Confirm residence arrival, departure and between-session housing arrangements before booking travel.
Campus, venue & activity photos
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications