Navigators
Navigators
Navigators
Our oldest and most popular track, Navigators is open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors and is the closest high school students can get to an early college experience.
Each day, students take part in an official, accredited Rowan University course and have time each afternoon for personal and academic development including workshops and guidance on career counseling, standardized test preparation, conflict resolution, and leadership training.
Weekends are option. Those who stay have opportunities for field trips too such destinations as Edelman Fossil Museum of Rowan University, Ritz Theater Company, local restaurants, and community events
Sample Schedule
8am - 8:45am: Drop off & Breakfast in Dining Hall
9am - 12pm: College Course
12pm - 1pm: Lunch in Dining Hall
1pm - 3:30pm: Workshop
3:30pm - 5pm: Leadership workshop (MW), Wellness Group (TTh)
5pm - 6pm: Dinner in Dining Hall
6pm - 10pm: Homework, Laundry, or Structured Activities at the discretion of dorm counselors
College Courses Offered
Leading Among Diverse Perspectives (Education)
This course focuses on understanding that leadership requires recognizing and valuing the differences that exist among people as employees, colleagues, and team members. These differences result people bringing various perspectives and approaches to professional environments. The course provides an understanding of the historical and current experiences of groups in society and the contributions of those groups in organizations. Additionally, the course focuses on inclusive and collaborative leadership approaches.
Filmaking Tools and Techniques
The course introduces students to the principles and techniques of film style production. Students work in production teams to make a series of short films designed to familiarize them with film production techniques including camera operation, shot composition, and editing. In addition students gain experience applying basic cinematic narrative concepts.
Engineers of the Future
An introduction to the practice of engineering through authentic, multidisciplinary problems and projects. Sustainability is used to demonstrate the broader context of engineering work.
2026 Details & Application Process
Dates: July 5-17, 2026
Eligibility: Students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in Fall 2026 with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Navigators Morning Session: Attend Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm for the three credit course. Breakfast, tuition, and textbooks are included.
Price: $2,600
Navigators Daily Session: Attend Monday-Friday from 8am - 5pm for accredited course, leadership and academic workshops. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Price: $2,900
Navigators Weekly Session: Attend Monday-Friday and stay overnight, going home on weekends. Accredited course, tuition, textbooks, room and board are included.
Price: $3,700
Navigators Weekends Included: Attend for two weeks, weekends included featuring exclusive academic field trips.
Price: $3,900
Requirements:
- Completed Application Form
- Recommendation from School Counselor
- Recommendation from Teacher
- High School Transcript
- Brief autobiographical sketch (100-200 words) including personal background, personality, and interests
- Essay (200-250 words) explaining interest in attending the STEAM Academy and how this experience will benefit you.
Application deadline is May 1st, 2026.