Day and Residential Courses

Learn about CTY in-person classes, coursework, and activities

Attending a summer residential site as a commuter
Residential life is an important part of residential programming, and we urge all students to live on campus. The residence halls are a place where student...
Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Before- and after-program care at summer day sites
At day sites, before- and after-program care is available for students starting at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m., for an additional charge. To purchase...
Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Day and Residential classes and coursework
Typical class size  A typical in-person class has between 12 and 18 students, depending on the grade level of students and type of class. Each class has...
Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
How do I prepare my child to move from a young students residential site to an older students residential site?
Moving from a CTY young students’ program to one for older students is an exciting next step—and like any transition, it may come with a few new things to g...
Fri, May 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
My child is new to a CTY day site. How can I prepare them for the experience?
We’re so excited to welcome your child to the CTY community this summer! Attending CTY can be a fun and rewarding adventure for both students and their fami...
Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
My child is new to a CTY residential site. How can I prepare them for the experience?
Welcome to CTY! Attending a CTY residential program is an exciting opportunity—students dive into fascinating subjects, make new friends, and grow in in...
Fri, May 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Preparing Students for Day and Residential Courses
Tips for Ensuring a Successful CTY Experience Read through the Site Information packet with your child. Remind your child about the Student Code of Cond...
Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
​Residential Site Information
Here's what families often want to know about our residential sites:  Residential room assignments and roommate requests We assign students to housi...
Mon, Dec 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Supervision of students outside of class
CTY's residential sites have Resident Assistants (RAs) on hand to supervise students and be available during the entire length of the program to answer ...
Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Weekends and Activities at Day and Residential Sites
Families often ask us, “Do students in CTY day and residential courses ever have time for fun?”  The answer is a big YES! Students often say their favorite...
Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM