We use the Camp Docs software platform to manage our Teen Summer program application process, apply now or return to a saved application. Continue reading below for more information about the 2025 sessions, costs, key dates, and things to know before you apply. We can’t wait to see you at Snow Farm this summer!
2025 Sessions
Session 1 June 29 – July 11, 2025
Studios: ceramics, flameworking, metalsmithing/jewelry, painting/drawing, sculpture
Session 2 July 13 – 25, 2025
Studios: ceramics, flameworking, metalsmithing/jewelry, painting/drawing, stained glass/mosaics
Key Dates
The timeline below provides an overview of the application process.
September 9 – December 31, 2024
Early Application Period
- Apply early and get a $100 discount!
- Early applicants will be notified of their status and receive first studio confirmation by February 1, 2025.
- To secure a spot in the program, accepted students pay a $1500 deposit (or full payment) by February 16, 2025
- Applicants who made scholarship requests pay the deposit after awards are announced in April.
January 1 – February 28, 2025
Standard Application Period
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Generally, applicants will be notified of their status within a month.
- Once accepted into the program, a $1500 deposit is due within two weeks.
- All scholarship applications must be recieved by February 28, 2025.
April 1, 2025
- Scholarship awards announced with deposit due by April 15, 2025.
- All accepted applicants notified about second studio placements.
May 16, 2025
- All payments due.
- Last day to cancel and receive a refund, less a $500 cancellation fee. Please review the FAQs for the full cancellation policy.
Before You Apply
You can start the application at any time, and save your progress along the way. You will need the following items in order to complete the process.
- All applicants are required to write a short essay. Write your essay before you apply and save it as a PDF. The prompt is: In 200-300 words, tell us about why you are interested in attending Snow Farm Summer, what you envision for your 10 hours per day of studio time, and how you hope to grow as an artist.
- All applicants are required to pay a $125 non-refundable application fee. Have your credit card information ready.
- First time applicants are required to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher. Talk to the teacher and ask them to fill out this form. You will need to include the teacher’s name and contact information on your application. Your application will not be complete until we recieve the recommendation.
- Scholarship applicants are required to submit a copy of your most recent tax return. If there are circumstances not visible in the return, an optional financial statement can also be written on the application.
Costs
Snow Farm is a nonprofit organization and provides tremendous value for students and families. Partial, need-based scholarships are available.
- Tuition, Room, Meals, Guest Artists & Field Trip: $3975 (early applicant discount of $100)
- Materials Fee: $350
- A non-refundable application fee of $125 is required with all applications.
- There is no separate scholarship application. Scholarship requests are included in the standard application and must be received by February 28, 2025.
- Full payment for accepted students is due May 16, 2025.
