Applications for each August season of Summer Stars are open from early February until mid May. New and returning applicants must:

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- be between the ages of 12-15 during that year's session of camp

- submit an application consisting of general registration information as well as short answer essay questions

- NEW applicants only must provide a teacher or guidance counselor recommendation

- applicants for the Leadership Program must be between the ages of 16-17 during that year's session of camp and have attended Summer Stars previously as a camper