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Four ways to
find your people.

Choose the experience that fits this next chapter: a summer on the Hill, a trip with friends, a weekend to look forward to or supported steps toward more independence.

Summit participants spending time together outdoors. Camp · Travel · Weekenders · CENTER
A view of the Summit campus and tree-lined grounds.Honesdale, Pennsylvania

01 The classic summer

Summer
Camp.

A residential camp experience where friendships, confidence and social learning grow right alongside the fun.

Summit’s days move through shared routines and a wide range of activities. Campers can explore what interests them, practice social skills with peers and build confidence in an encouraging community.

  • Published age range: 8–25
  • Six activity areas, from arts and waterfront to social learning
  • Shared meals, daily routines and time with a unit
  • Full season, half season and mini camp options
See camp dates & rates Open the family application portal ↗
Summit travelers riding together at an amusement park.A group trip, made together

02 Go a little farther

Travel
Tours.

See the world with a group that helps the new and unfamiliar feel easier to take on.

Summit travel tours bring young people together for shared adventures, new places and everyday opportunities to practice independence. The 2027 season lists trips through the Southeast, the British Isles and a Royal Caribbean cruise.

  • Published age range: 15–23
  • 2027 tours range from $3,950 to $8,975
  • Rates include transportation, shared lodging, meals, activities and program content
  • Detailed itineraries are generally released in the winter before travel

Travel rates are based on current estimates and may include a surcharge for late enrollment.

Explore 2027 travel tours
A group shares time together during a Summit social activity.A reason to look forward to the weekend

03 Summit, all year long

Social
Weekenders.

A welcoming way to keep friendships growing after the summer ends.

Summit’s Weekenders bring participants together for social trips and shared experiences through the school year. The 2026–27 schedule includes theme parks, overnight adventures, camp-outs and seasonal trips.

  • Published age range: 13–21
  • Most listed outings are $575 per participant
  • The Orlando holiday trip is listed at $2,269
  • New participants complete Summit’s intake and fit process
See Weekender information
Summit participants spend time together in a shared living space.Everyday skills, practiced in real life

04 A next step toward independence

The
CENTER.

A supported residential program for young adults working on the skills that make more independence possible.

At the CENTER, participants practice everyday routines in a structured community. The curriculum includes activities of daily living, organization and time management, money skills, social communication, self-advocacy and pre-vocational skills.

  • Published age range: 18–26
  • Full-season 2027 tuition is listed at $19,950
  • A Mini CENTER option is listed at $3,300
  • Summit asks families to confirm fit and current dates directly
Explore the CENTER

Transparent planning

2027 dates
& tuition.

Rates below are transcribed from Summit’s published 2027 pages. Travel estimates, application fees and dates can change; confirm details with Summit before enrolling.

Ask about costs
Summit published program tuition for 2027
ProgramPublished optionTuition
Returning camper pre-campJun 20–26, 2027$3,300
Summer Camp4 weeks · Jun 27–Jul 24 or Jul 25–Aug 21$10,985
Summer Camp8 weeks · Jun 27–Aug 21$19,950
Mini CampAug 22–28 · standalone or extension$3,300 · $2,750
Travel ToursSoutheast Jun 30–Jul 18 · British Isles Jul 28–Aug 16 · cruise Aug 22–29$7,750 · $8,975 · $3,950
WeekendersMost outings · Orlando holiday trip$575 · $2,269
The CENTERFull season · Mini CENTER$19,950 · $3,300

Summit lists a $500 application/intake fee for new participants. Its Main Camp page says the fee rises to $1,500 after June 1, 2027. Travel rates are based on current estimates and may include a late-enrollment surcharge. The CENTER and Main Camp pages differ by one day on the full-season end date; confirm CENTER dates directly. All tuition and schedules are subject to confirmation.

Not sure which one?

Start with a
conversation.

Summit welcomes questions about individual fit, support and the right next step.