Hollinsummer Program

Hollinsummer: July 13 – 19, 2025

*Riding Camp will be over the course of two weeks:
Week 1: Sunday, July 13 – Sunday, July 19, 2025
Week 2: Sunday, July 20 – Saturday, July 26, 2025

Pre-College program for rising 9th – 12th Grade girls

Looking for an adventure this summer? Join us for Hollinsummer, a pre-college summer program for young women with interests in everything from creative writing, STEM, theatre, and riding.

Early Bird registration:

Register by March 1 and receive a 10% discount on camp deposit!

Hollinsummer 2025 Programs

Writers Who Are Going Places: Creative Writing Intensive

Looking for a creative and supportive writing community? Interested in a sneak peek into one of the nations’ top creative writing programs? Our Creative Writing Intensive will help you develop a stronger writing voice in fiction, poetry, and personal narratives. This weeklong skill development program includes writers’ workshops and special events with visiting authors to help you hone your skills.

Residential: $1,150
Day (9 am – 5 pm): $550

Early Bird registration:
Register by March 1 and receive a 10% discount on camp deposit.

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Experiment and Explore: Science Seminar

Do you have a passion for the sciences? This weeklong research symposium challenges participants to experiment and explore high interest topics in chemistry, biology, and environmental studies. So whether your future interests lie in ecology, medicine, or engineering, you will gain invaluable experience in a college-level research environment both in the lab and in the field.

Residential: $1,150
Day (9 am – 5 pm): $550

Early Bird registration:
Register by March 1 and receive a 10% discount on camp deposit.

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Stitch, Craft, Create: Costume and Prop Camp: Theatre Crafts Camp – Sewing and Prop Making

Calling all aspiring theatre enthusiasts in grades 9-12! Are you ready to bring stories to life through costumes and props? Join us this summer for an unforgettable adventure in theatrical costume design and prop crafting!

Residential: $1,150
Day (9 am – 5 pm): $550

Early Bird registration:
Register by March 1 and receive a 10% discount on camp deposit.

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Riders Who Are Going Places: Advanced Equestrian Program

Are you an advanced or intermediate rider interested in learning from college instructors about hunter/jumper riding, barn management, and the care of horses? In this weeklong riding intensive, you will receive college level coaching, top notch amenities, and the pleasure of our esteemed Hollins horses used by our nationally recognized riding team. As the week concludes, you’ll show off your skills with a Saturday morning showcase and picnic farewell for parents and family members.

Interested students must submit their Hollinsummer application, including the required skills video, by February 1. Students will be assessed and alerted in their placement of Week 1 or Week 2 by March 1. Note that demand for this program typically exceeds capacity; it is likely we will be unable to accommodate all applicants.

Week 1: Sunday, July 13 – Saturday, July 19
Week 2: Sunday, July 20 – Saturday, July 26

Residential: $1,350
Day (9 am – 5 pm): $700

Early Bird registration:
Register by March 1 and receive a 10% discount on camp deposit.

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