New Roads School Summer Programs
This week-long virtual workshop helps rising 12th-graders complete their Common App essays, with guidance from...
▌ Editor's read The New Roads School website loads successfully, detailing their summer programs, including the College Essay Writing Workshop. The school was founded in 1993 by David Kahn, making it 30 years old. It is an independent school, classifying its owner type as 'school.' The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing for summer camps on the website. Google reviews for 'New Roads School' show a 4.4-star rating from 58 reviews, with parents generally praising the school's supportive environment and academic rigor. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks. Social media handles found are @newroadsschool for Instagram and 'NewRoadsSchool' for Facebook.
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Since 199630+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 14–18
New Roads School Summer Programs serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 14–18
- Hours: 10:00 AM–12:30 PM (Virtual)
- Address: 3131 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
- Phone: +1 310-828-5582
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $250 for 1-week virtual program (June 22-26).
↗ What parents like
- Virtual program, accessible from anywhere
- Guidance from admissions representatives
↘ Watch for
- Only for rising 12th-graders
- Virtual format may not suit all learners
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about New Roads School Summer Programs
- What ages does New Roads School Summer Programs accept?
- New Roads School Summer Programs is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does New Roads School Summer Programs cost?
- New Roads School Summer Programs publishes $250/week for the standard session. That sits 55% below the $550 median for academic camps in Santa Monica, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are New Roads School Summer Programs's hours?
- New Roads School Summer Programs runs 10:00 AM–12:30 PM (Virtual). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs New Roads School Summer Programs?
- New Roads School Summer Programs is operated by a school program, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does New Roads School Summer Programs provide lunch?
- New Roads School Summer Programs does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does New Roads School Summer Programs compare to other academic camps in Santa Monica?
- New Roads School Summer Programs is one of 42 academic camps in Santa Monica that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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