for high school students

Summer Academy NYC

Think beyond the classroom and follow your curiosity in a city brimming with stories.

An unforgettable summer of exploration

Step into the world of journalism and immerse yourself in the issues that are important to you at Summer Academy. Whether you’re drawn to media, culture, sports, fashion, business, or law, you’ll investigate the forces shaping these fields with the guidance of seasoned journalists, editors, and media professionals.

At a Glance

Dates

2027 Terms

June 6–18

June 20–July 2

July 4–16

July 18–30

Duration

2 Weeks

Location

New York City

Age

15–18

Language

English

Tuition

Residential Program

$7,865

Day Program

$6,215

Tuition is based on 2-week course. Refer a friend and you’ll both receive $250 off tuition. (Additional fees apply.)

Program Highlights

New York is Our Classroom

With New York City as their campus, students will have access to all that the City has to offer, attending field trips, site visits and special events traveling by bus, subway and local trains.

Industry-leading Faculty

NYC Summer Academy students are taught by New York Times journalists and other industry experts carefully selected by The School of The New York Times for their professional expertise, their interest in the subject matter, and their ability to teach and inspire our students.

Residential Students

Residential students stay in a dorm-like facility in the heart of New York City and are overseen by program staff. The location equips students with easy access to Central Park, Times Square, Columbus Circle and the Hudson River — the perfect starting point to explore everything New York has to offer. Students participate in a rich set of evening and weekend activities to complement the academic program.

Day Students

Day students commute to a campus on weekday mornings to participate in the academic program. Students have the option of staying for dinner and may choose to participate in evening and weekend activities.

"I really enjoy showing the students what it’s like to cover politics in New York City. They get to see how fun and exciting it is to be a reporter, and how hard we work to cover campaigns and city government so that New Yorkers are informed about issues they care about."

Emma Fitzsimmons

Public Policy Correspondent, The New York Times

The School of The New York Times 2026 Faculty

Featured Courses

Journalism Essentials

From dogged interviewing and reporting to clear writing and storytelling, learn the fundamentals that are essential to uncovering the truth in an increasingly polarized world.

Introduction to Investigative Journalism

Acquire the journalistic tools to uncover secrets and shine light on the truth.

Sports Storytelling and Journalism

Dig into reporting and writing techniques to tell effective, meaningful sports stories in a variety of forms.

Hear What Students Have to Say

"If you’re attending the Summer Academy for the first time, my biggest piece of advice is to be very open to meeting new people and trying new things. There’s an adventure behind every corner that you’ll never see if you limit yourself."

Leonard R.

Summer Academy Alumna, 2025

"After Summer Academy, I felt solidified in my decision to pursue journalism."

Angela M.

Multiplatform Editor at The Washington Post and Summer Academy Alumna, 2018

"I already knew I wanted to pursue journalism, but The School of The New York Times opened my eyes to areas in the field I hadn’t considered before."

Glennis