Online High School History Camps

Transform Your Passion for History into a Powerful Paper

This camp is perfect for aspiring historians looking to sharpen their research skills and produce standout work!

The TCR History Camp is an immersive online workshop designed to ignite a passion for historical research and writing in secondary students. Guided by experienced instructors, students choose their own topic and transform their research into a compelling first draft of a historical paper.

Before the camp, students dive into their topic, reading 3-5 books and exploring online databases like JSTOR for primary and secondary sources. Throughout the camp, our dedicated instructors provide personalized coaching.

 

2025 Summer Online High School Sessions

  • Session 1: June 9 - June 20, 2025 9 am US Pacific Time

    Session 2: July 7 - July 18, 2025 8 pm US Eastern Time

    Session 3: July 21 - August 1, 2025 9 am US Eastern Time

    Session 4: August 4 - August 15, 2025 8 pm US Eastern Time

    Summer Weekend: June 22 - August 24: Sundays 9 am US Eastern Time

  • $3,650*

  • For all sessions

    • Early Application: December 31, 2024

    • Regular Application: February 28, 2025

  • Cancellation policy:

    Until 2/28/2025: 100% refund

    March 1 - March 31, 2025: 50% refund

    April 1 – April 30, 2025: 25% refund.

    After May 1, 2025: No refund will be made for any reason

 

Class Description

The TCR History Camp Summer Session is an intensive online workshop in historical research and writing for secondary students. In each 2-week session, 2 experienced instructors will coach students, all working remotely, to compose a first draft of a historical research paper on a topic of their choice.

Each student prepares for the workshop, in advance, by:

  • Choosing a topic

  • Procuring at least 3-5 books on that topic (many if not all of which the student should read before the start of the program)

  • Arranging for online access to other primary and secondary sources on digital databases (e.g., JSTOR, eLibrary, Gale, EBSCO, Congressional Quarterly, etc.).

Instructors work one-on-one with students, coaching them through the research and writing process: formulating productive research questions; finding and making discerning use of primary and secondary sources; taking accurate notes; analyzing evidence, formulating a provisional narrative and testing it with more research; marshaling evidence to support one’s position or narrative; puzzling together a narrative structure for one’s essay; documenting evidence with University of Chicago-style source citations; writing and rewriting.

Each day begins with two virtual Zoom meetings of all students and instructors, devoted to instruction on methods required for the historian’s craft. Students then exercise those methods in their research and writing. Each student has a one-on-one conference with an instructor on the weekend.

Before You Apply

Deadlines

 

Please pay attention to the admission deadlines specific to the program you are interested in.

What to Include

 

*You have to complete the application form in one sitting.

Please have your most recent transcript or school report ready before you click the [Apply Now]. Please see the instructions below.

Applications must include the following:

  • Transcript (uploaded with your application)

  • Preliminary Research Proposal that includes:

    • One paragraph describing your topic of interest

    • Three questions you would like to answer about your topic

    • A list of five sources that you plan to use in your research. Those sources must include at least 1 book (not a textbook) among them.

You have to complete the application form in one sitting.

Please have your most recent transcript or school report ready before you click the [Apply Now].

File Uploading Instructions

  1. Transcript or School Report: PDF format only

    * Required File Name Format: First and last name followed by an underscore and the TCR HC session to which you are applying.

    Example: If your name is William Fitzhugh and you are applying to the 2022 winter weekend session, then your filename would be:

    WilliamFitzhugh_2022winterweekend.pdf

  2. Research Proposal: PDF format only

    * Required File Name Format: First and last name followed by an underscore and [Proposal].

    Example: If your name is William Fitzhugh, your filename would be:

    WilliamFitzhugh_Proposal.pdf

While the TCR History Camp provides first-rate personal coaching, participation does not guarantee publication. The Concord Review selects about 5% of the papers submitted. While we welcome submissions from students who have attended the TCR Summer Programs, their papers will be considered alongside other papers submitted by diligent students from many countries.

Be prepared to complete your application in one sitting. You will not be able to save your entries for later completion.

*We offer several convenient options for you to choose from. PayPal offers online convenience but has a higher fee, or you can pay by Wire, Zelle. If paying by Wire, Zelle, please check FAQ for a possible fee-free price for your class.

Ready to Apply?

Please carefully read all application deadlines and requirements related to the course you are interested in before applying.