Are you ready for an enriching and adventurous summer experience?
Ross Summer Term 2026 offers both Day and Boarding Programs for students ages 12–16 (rising grades 7–10) that allow students to be immersed in a dynamic learning environment while making friends from around the world!
Engaging courses in STEAM, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and high-level tennis and basketball training on Ross School’s beautiful East Hampton campus. Classes are student-centered, multi-disciplinary, and taught by full-time veteran teachers and top-level coaches.
Summer Term: Day Students
Join students from around the globe to study STEAM and ESOL! It’s a perfect blend of exploration and academics that will prepare you for the future while having fun!
Weekly Program Options
Enroll in weekly sessions from July 6–31. Full and half-day options are available.
Morning ESOL
Half-Day Program, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00–11:30 am: ESOL
11:30–12:00 pm: Lunch at Ross Café
ESOL + STEAM
Full-Day Program, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
9:00–11:30 am: ESOL
11:30–12:30 pm: Lunch at Ross Café
12:30–3:00 pm: STEAM
Full Day STEAM
Full-Day Program, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
9:00–11:30 am: STEAM
11:30–12:00 pm: Lunch at Ross Café
12:30–3 pm: STEAM
Morning/Afternoon STEAM
Half-Day Program, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00–11:30 am: STEAM
11:30–12:00 pm: Lunch at Ross Café
Half-Day Program, 12:00–3:00 pm
12:00–12:30 pm: Lunch at Ross Café
12:30–3:00 pm: STEAM
REGISTRATION
Register for ESOL and STEAM classes by Contacting Director of Residential Life Jeff Dionne at jdionne@ross.org.
Interested in Ross Sports Camp? Click here for details and registration!
See the cost guide below.
DATES
Week 1: July 6–10
Week 2: July 13–17
Week 3: July 20–24
Week 4: July 27–31
AVAILABLE CERTIFICATES
STEAM Certificate of Completion:
Two Week Minimum; Half or Full Day
ESOL Certificate of Completion:
Four Week Minimum
Summer Term: Boarding Options
Students can advance their English, STEAM, Tennis, and Basketball skills while engaging in academic, athletic, and recreational activities. See the Course Overviews below for details.
Enroll in one or both of our two-week sessions.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
ESOL + STEAM
Morning: ESOL
Afternoon: STEAM, Recreation
ESOL + Tennis
Morning: ESOL
Afternoon: Tennis, Recreation
Tennis + STEAM
Morning: Tennis
Afternoon: STEAM, Recreation
Tennis Intensive
Morning: Tennis
Afternoon: Tennis, Recreation
Player placement based on performance. Videos are accepted for analysis. Send to summer@ross.org.
STEAM Intensive
Morning: STEAM
Afternoon: STEAM, Recreation
Basketball Intensive
Ages: Up to 14 years
Morning: Basketball
Afternoon: Basketball, Recreation
Register for Jr. Knicks Basketball here and contact jdionne@ross.org to enroll in Summer Boarding
SESSION DATES
Attend one or both of the two-week sessions:
July 5 to July 18
July 19 to July 31
ACCOMMODATIONS
Students live in our beautiful boarding houses, in comfortable bedrooms. See more below.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
During afternoons, evenings, and weekends, students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational activities, including:
Beach trips
Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Dodgeball
Street hockey
Swimming
Outdoor games
Movies
Free time in houses
Shopping trips
Gallery visits
Paddleboarding
Kayaking
Mini-golf
BBQ’s
S’mores
Water Parks
AVAILABLE CERTIFICATES
STEAM Certificate of Completion:
Two Week Minimum; Half or Full Day
ESOL Certificate of Completion:
Four Week Minimum
Each Summer Term Boarding session balances focused coursework with relaxation and time at the beach, cultural events, and shopping. Studying at Ross while also exploring the Hamptons and surrounding areas is a fantastic and fulfilling way for students to make friends from around the world while advancing their skills.
Boarding Houses
Ross boarding houses are spacious, beautiful, and luxurious Hamptons-style homes. Houses are designed to make students feel at home, with spacious bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, study rooms, and laundry facilities. Homes are air-conditioned, and most have swimming pools available for students’ entertainment.
Each boarding house is overseen by house parents who are responsible for students’ safety and well-being and create a safe, welcoming, family-style living environment. House parents have extensive experience with teenagers and establish supportive relationships with students in their “home away from home.” They also connect with students’ parents to keep them apprised of their children’s well-being.
Facilities
Summer Boarding students enjoy a multitude of world-class facilities on the Ross School campus. Professional tennis courts, a weight room, and playing fields appeal to athletes, while extensive libraries, stunning architecture, and ubiquitous artwork nurture the aesthetic senses. STEAM students carry out their work in specialized, state-of-the-art laboratories and have access to a variety of studios with technical equipment. All buildings are air-conditioned, providing a welcome respite from the warmth of summer.
Dining
Summer Boarding students are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the exemplary Ross Café. Meals are nutritious and flavorful, and are prepared using fresh, regional, organic ingredients. Meals include vegetarian options, and accommodations for other dietary requirements are available as well. On weekends, students enjoy the many culinary delights of the Hamptons, and there are frequent backyard barbecues, picnics on the beach, and other culinary festivities.
Safety and Security
The security of our students and faculty is of utmost importance. Our boarding houses and campus are located in a sophisticated small town and are watched over by a well-trained security staff. A full-time nurse is situated on campus, and we have established relationships with a nearby pediatrician and hospital.
Weekends
Weekends feature a variety of cultural and entertainment opportunities for students to relax after their studies and bond with peers from around the world, visits to the popular local beaches, and cookouts and pool parties.
Full Day: $1700/week
Half Day: $1100/week
Register early to save:
12% discount through January 31, 2026
10% discount February 1–28, 2026
8% discount March 1–31, 2026
5% discount April 1–May 25, 2026
Cost: Summer Day Programs
Cost: Summer Boarding
ESOL, STEAM, TENNIS
Two weeks: $5,000
Four weeks: $9,975
BASKETBALL
Two weeks: Jr. Knicks Camp ($3,400) + Boarding ($3,000)
Four weeks: Jr. Knicks Camp ($6,800) + Boarding ($6,000)
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All meals
International student health insurance
Classes
All excursions
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Flights
Airport transportation
Petty cash
Note: There are no refunds or make-ups for any reason, including but not limited to injury, illness, or inclement weather.
Join Us for an Unforgettable Summer!
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and create lasting memories. Secure your spot today and embark on a summer adventure like no other!
COURSE OVERVIEWS
Basketball
Up to Age 14
Summer Term students have the option to participate in Jr. Knicks Day Camp, a one-of-a-kind experience for players of all skill levels.
Players will learn from Knicks legends, like John Starks, and other special Knicks guests. Campers will work with some of the best coaches in the Tri-State area, focusing on fundamentals, skill development, encouraging confidence, teamwork, and fun!
Each week features expert training sessions with Knicks alumni, expert coaching, team motivation, skill development, nutrition, and more!
> Top NY Knicks Coach
> Knicks Coaching Curriculum
> Small Group Training
> Special Guests, Including Former Players and Coaches
> All campers receive a Ross | Knicks Jersey
Sign up for Jr. Knicks Camp here and contact jdionne@ross.org to enroll in summer boarding.
ESOL
Ross ESOL Summer Program is designed to develop, improve, and strengthen students' social and academic English skills by exploring a variety of topics and subjects while having a lot of fun! Through reading short stories, learning about world history, practicing presentation skills, and discovering passion for nature and art, students not only learn how to express their ideas verbally or write academic essays, but also how to think critically, communicate effectively, and prepare for standardized exams such as Duolingo and TOEFL.
All the learning materials are differentiated, modified, and scaffolded to meet each student's needs and goals. The class is taught by the head ESOL instructor at Ross School.
STEAM
Our STEAM program offers a fun and educational summer adventure! In STEAM, explore the fields of science, technology, arts, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities including design, 3D printing, woodworking, electronics, soldering, coding, and artificial intelligence.
Working in tandem, the Art class will explore drawing, mixed-media, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and a range of other artistic media. Guided by experienced instructors, students will have the opportunity to learn and explore together in a relaxed and engaging environment.
Tennis
From specialized U10 programs with orange and green dot balls designed for developing competitive tennis players to our high-performance training with live ball drills and match play series, this summer program is our most intense and complete junior tennis education offered. Players considering this program should be serious about their commitment to tennis, consistently practicing at least two days per week year-round.
Mornings include drills, technical development and conditioning, working with Ross Tennis Center Coaches on a skill of the day (SOD), as well as open environment drills (rally, live ball, point play situations), and mental toughness training, while afternoons focus on point situation and match-play.
Player placement is based on performance. Videos are accepted for analysis. Please send to summer@ross.org.