Who is eligible to apply to the Harvest Community Summer Immersion Program?
Children from the age of 13 to adulthood are eligible to apply for the program. If both children and adults are admitted, the classes and accommodations will be separate to accommodate the needs of the individual student.
When are the programs offered and how much do they cost?
Click here for the 2019 summer program overview. Coming soon: a more detailed calendar!
Can international students apply to the Harvest Community Summer Immersion Program?
Yes, international students are encouraged to apply. Students are not required to submit a TOEFL score. Because the Summer Immersion Program is less than 90 days and students participate in non-credit courses for less than 18 hours a week, a student visa is not necessary. However, international students will likely need to apply for a visitor visa in order to enter the United States. A B-2 visitor visa or visa waiver program (VWP) is required of any individual who takes a non-credit course in which classes are held for less than 18 hours per week. Please refer to this website for more information: https://www.us-immigration.com/how-to/apply-for-us-tourist-visa/.
Do students who completed the program the previous year need to reapply if they want to participate again?
Yes, both new and returning students must complete a new 2019 application with updated materials.
What are the application requirements?
To be considered for the Summer Immersion Program each student must submit an online application.
When is the application deadline?
We accept applications on a rolling basis until space is filled for the program. It is best to apply early since the program fills up quickly. We are currently accepting applications for the July program.
How are students notified if accepted to a program?
Once a student’s application has been received, a decision will be made and the student will be contacted by email. Once a student is admitted and registers for the program, a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is due to secure a seat in an institute. Payments are accepted online or submitted via check. Please mail all checks to Harvest Community School, 10 South Duke Street, Summerton, South Carolina 29148.
Am I required to attend all days of the program?
Students are encouraged to attend all days and planned activities of the program to receive a certificate of completion.
Is there a dress code?
Dress is casual, but please dress appropriately for the activities scheduled. A packing list can be found on the student status page once a student registers for the program.
Is transportation to field trips included in my tuition?
Transportation to and from 1 of 4 Airports are provided:
Charleston, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Florence, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Transportation to and from all off-site field trips is included in student tuition.
Charleston, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Florence, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Transportation to and from all off-site field trips is included in student tuition.
When is tuition due?
Students accepted into the Summer Immersion Program must register and submit the initial, non-refundable deposit of $500.00 to reserve a place in the program.
Please note that due to the popularity of our program, we cannot guarantee any admitted student a place in the program until payment is made in full. Payments can be paid online or in the form of a check. Checks should be mailed to Harvest Community School, 10 South Duke Street, Summerton, South Carolina 29148.
Please note that due to the popularity of our program, we cannot guarantee any admitted student a place in the program until payment is made in full. Payments can be paid online or in the form of a check. Checks should be mailed to Harvest Community School, 10 South Duke Street, Summerton, South Carolina 29148.
I have accepted my spot and cannot attend. Will my initial deposit be refunded?
No, the $500.00 enrollment deposit is nonrefundable. Students who are unable to attend but have paid the deposit can defer their participation and use the deposit for the following summer.
Will there be a waiting list for students who want to attend the program?
Yes, students who are unable to reserve a place in this program will be added to a waiting list. In order to be added to the waiting list, students must submit a deposit of $500.00 to hold their space should an opening become available. Students who don’t move off of the waiting list can transfer next year’s program or have the initial deposit refunded. Students will be notified via email regarding waiting list status.
Will participating in the Summer Immersion program help me get into a university in the United States?
Like all summer enrichment programs, participating in the Summer Immersion Program will make students more interesting and experienced college applicants. Improved skills and understanding of interdisciplinary thinking will prove beneficial as students apply to college. Although participation in the Summer Immersion Program will not guarantee admittance, it will add another dimension of hands-on experience to students’ college applications.
