Dean College Announces Its 2025 Summer Programs
Dean College is excited to announce its summer program offerings for high school students, including three Pre-College courses and two performing arts programs. Registration and additional information are now available.
Dean’s 2025 summer programs include the following:
PRE-COLLEGE
Designed especially for high school students, Dean’s Pre-College programs offer a great introduction to life on campus, while getting a head start on college-level learning.
Sports Broadcasting—This program offers a unique opportunity for hands-on and classroom instruction in various areas of the industry, including sports radio, television, and play-by-play broadcast. Instructed by John Rooke, Director of The Center for Business, Entertainment and Sport Management—and the voice of the New England Patriots, New England Revolution, and Providence College men’s basketball—this is a summer experience students won’t find anywhere else. College credit is available to be earned through this course.
- Session 1: Sunday, July 20 to Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Session 2: Sunday, July 27 to Saturday, August 2, 2025
Podcasting—This program allows participants to create, record, edit, upload, and market their own podcasts. Students will learn in a hands-on environment how to utilize professional digital audio equipment and software and familiarize themselves with all major podcast platforms. The podcasting course is instructed by Vic Michaels, General Manager of WGAO-FM, Associate Professor of Communications, and a 30-year veteran radio broadcaster. College credit is available to be earned through this course.
- Sunday, July 27 to Saturday, August 2, 2025
Social Media Influencer—This program introduces participants to the exciting world of social media content production. These emerging influencers will produce professional-looking videos, design brands, and partner with other content creators. Students will learn how influencers are made, from marketing strategies to content creation. Dean professors Dr. Liz Faber and Ursula Wefers bring a robust understanding of social media marketing to this program.
- Sunday, July 27 to Saturday, August 2, 2025
SUMMER ARTS INSTITUTE
Dean’s Summer Arts Institute offers students ages 14 to 18 the opportunity to learn from and train with esteemed performing arts faculty, in either a musical theatre or dance intensive. Both intensives run from July 27 to August 3, 2025.
Musical Theatre Intensive—One of the best summer performing arts programs in New England, Dean’s Musical Theatre Intensive is an exciting week of studying acting, singing, and dancing with industry experts. Participants will also learn to choose repertoire effectively and gain skills in rehearsal techniques and casting calls.
Dance Intensive—Students at Dean’s Dance Intensive will be provided with training in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and more. They will also have the opportunity to explore artistry, create choreography, and even perform an original work.
Both programs will include workshops in:
• Physical conditioning
• College prep
• Resume writing
• Headshots
• Auditioning
Space is limited for all of Dean’s summer programs. Online registration is available now and ends on Friday, July 18, 2025.