Summer Programs in Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona University hosts this residential media production workshop in Flagstaff for students in grades 9 to 12, with special consideration for Indigenous high schoolers. Students get hands-on training in multimedia broadcast journalism; the 2026 session ran June 22 to July 1. Accepted applicants receive full scholarships valued at $3,300 with room and all meals, and applications reopen in February 2027.

Youth engagement programs focused on conservation and environmental stewardship on the Colorado Plateau. High school students can participate in volunteer trips, advocacy training, and outdoor leadership experiences. Programs connect youth to the landscapes and cultures of the Grand Canyon region.

Paid conservation crew programs for young adults ages 17–25, including a youth crew option for ages 17–18. Crew members work on trail building, habitat restoration, and conservation projects across Arizona's public lands. Earn a stipend, gain outdoor skills, and earn an AmeriCorps education award.

Summer academic programs for high school students at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Programs include STEM academies, creative arts workshops, and college preparation experiences. Students experience NAU's mountain campus while building academic skills and exploring career interests.

Summer music intensives for high school musicians at NAU's School of Music in Flagstaff. Programs include band, orchestra, choir, and jazz camps. Students work with NAU music faculty, rehearse in university facilities, and perform in culminating concerts.

A five-day residential summer music camp at NAU's Kitt School of Music for choir, band, and orchestra students entering grades 9–12, drawing participants from Arizona and across the Southwest. Campers receive instruction from NAU faculty and guest artists and perform in NAU's Ardrey Auditorium; resident fees cover dorm lodging and meals.

Week-long summer media camps at NAU's School of Communication for high school students (ages 14–18), covering social media and photography, sports and adventure media, and animation, taught by NAU faculty and professional journalists. Offered as either a non-residential day camp or an overnight residential camp, with hands-on field trips around campus and downtown Flagstaff.

Residential summer experience for first-generation Arizona residents featuring college courses, mentoring, and campus life preparation. Helps incoming students build community and confidence before starting their college journey.