Summer @ Fairfield

Enjoy the many enriching opportunities Fairfield University offers students of all ages throughout the summer! Check out the links below and find out more program details and how to register.

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Visiting College Students & Recent Grads

  • 3-Credit Courses - Be productive - earn transferable college credits in a wide variety of subject areas through on campus classes (one-or five-week sessions starting in May) or choose from over 50 online courses.
  • International Leadership in Communication Certificate Program - Plan now and expand your horizons with a 15-week international internship and certificate program for the Summer semester.


Adult Students & Programs


High School Students

  • Early College Program - Expand your knowledge and enjoy a rewarding college campus educational experience. Overnight options available. Contact Nakia Noble at nnoble@fairfield.edu or call(203) 254-4100.
  • BASE Camp - Free for 10th & 11th grade Bridgeport high school young women interested in science - come and experience the thrill of hands-on learning and discovery through scientific research. This one-week overnight camp is free of charge to students. All meals and lodging on campus are included. Space is limited to 30 students. Bank of America generously provides funding for this program.


Youth Programs

  • The Arts

    Jazz Workshop - The Summer Jazz Workshop offers middle and high school student instrumentalists and vocalists an intense five-day jazz experience. The students of this workshop will both perform in jazz ensembles and attend classes/workshops in jazz improvisation and theory.

    Missoula Children's Theatre - This renowned young people's summer theatre program offers six sessions and five productions from which to choose. The preeminent professional children's theatre company is a non-profit organization from Missoula, Montana, that tours the country and serves 300 communities every year.

  • Academics

    National Computer Camps - America's first kids summer computer camp since 1977. Through this program youngsters can learn to design a video game, learn to program, create a digital video production, take apart a computer, write a home page, and more!

    Summer Institute for the Gifted - Day Program. The mission of the Summer Institute for the Gifted is to provide the highest quality educational and social opportunities for academically gifted and talented students through programs designed to meet their abilities and needs.

  • Athletics