The Basics
Blue Tree is open to rising 7th-12th grade girls. We offer multiple two-week sessions, open to both day and residential students. Girls choose two classes per session.
We welcome girls from many states and countries. Most students choose to board on campus, but day students benefit fully from the program as they are welcome to stay through dinner and evening activities. (Please see Sample Schedule.)
Residential Stay
At each location, we have our own residence house, just for Blue Tree girls and staff. While many summer programs may take place on the same campus, we do not share living space with other groups. It is important that we carve out our own space and create a strong unity within our group!
We’ve found the ideal size for our all-girls program is 30-60 residential students. We limit our session size to create a strong unity within our group! All campuses and dorms are safe and secure, with key-card access entries, 24-hour campus safety, and a residential staff to student ration of 1:5. With all girls and staff sharing a house together, we make the Blue Tree residence our home away from home.
Locations and Dates
We are thrilled to return to Bryn Mawr College (PA) and Smith College (MA).
Dates vary by location; each two-week session starts on a Sunday and ends on a Friday. Multi-session students are welcome to spend the intersession Saturday on campus with us.
Bryn Mawr College
Session 1: July 8 – 20
Session 2: July 22 – August 3
Bryn Mawr is a renowned all-women’s liberal arts college in Bryn Mawr, PA (a lovely community northwest of Philadelphia).The campus boasts collegiate gothic architecture and beautiful lawns, and it is walking distance to Bryn Mawr’s main street. Facilities include a newly renovated gymnasium and pool, campus center, main dining hall, classrooms and computer lab, and performance spaces. All girls and staff reside in Radnor Hall. We use both double and single rooms, and girls are grouped by age. Residential space is limited to 50 girls per session. It typically enrolls by mid-May, so please enroll early.
101 North Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
www.brynmawr.edu
Take the campus tour!
Smith College
Session 1: July 15 – 27
Session 2: July 29 – August 10
Smith is another very reputable all-women’s liberal arts college, located in Northampton, MA (a beautiful town about two hours east of Boston). The campus offers historic residential houses rather than large dorms, and each house has lounges, and a kitchen area. The campus also offers house-based dining halls, recreation spaces, wonderful classrooms and a lovely setting. Again, we use both double and single rooms, and the girls are grouped by age. Residential space is limited to 36 girls per session.
7 College Lane
Northampton, MA 01063
www.smith.edu
Take the campus tour!
Tuition
Bryn Mawr College
Residential Students: $2195 per session
Day Students: $1395 per session
Smith College
Residential Students: $2495 per session
Day Students: $1395 per session
• Residential tuition varies by location, as it is directly tied to our cost at each site. Tuition i sall-inclusive; it covers housing, all meals, and all materials and supplies. The tuition also covers all field trip costs. Campers may bring small spending money for campus cafe and bookstore items.
• Day student tuition covers all materials, and weekday class trips, lunch and dinner (if desired). Day students attend on Opening Sunday, then 8:45am - 5:30pm, Mon-Fri. They are welcome to join us for dinner and stay as late as 8:30pm at no additional cost. The mid-session Saturday field trip is optional; day students can join for a $100 fee.
Airport Transportation Service: We offer one-way and round-trip transportation for students flying to camp. We use only licensed, insured vehicles and girls are escorted from gate to campus (or vice versa) by a Blue Tree staff member. If interested, please call for more details. Airlines have different regulations regarding the travel of minors, and it is best to make arrangements over the phone. We offer service to/from Philadelphia International Airport (Bryn Mawr) and the Hartford International Airport (Smith).
One-way service: $125. Round-trip service: $250.
Discounts
Early Registration Discount: Register by December 31, and receive $100-off.
Multi-session Discount: Enroll in more than one session (at one or different locations) and receive $100-off per session as well as free weekend stay (if needed).
Refund Policy and June 1 Deadline
All tuition prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit. This deposit is required upon application to reserve your daughter’s space at the program. The balance is due by June 1 (along with all forms). Families withdrawing before June 1 will be refunded any money paid over the $500 deposit. Families withdrawing after June 1, for any reason, will not be refunded.