My older kid has a couple friends who loved the summer academic programs, but I think it has to be something the kid is driving. Also, it makes much more sense if you are not fully academically challenged during the year, or have special interests that aren’t part of the school curriculum etc. My kids are always done with school by the time June rolled around. And with the younger BS one, I have zero desire to suggest programs that will take him away from family for the three months he can actually be around. Sports, hanging out with friends, maybe working as a camp counselor for a couple of weeks is all we are aiming for.