FOCUS Study Center
Last checked August 2026
The FOCUS Study Center is a 30-acre overnight program campus on Martha's Vineyard run by the Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools, a non-denominational Christian ministry serving students finishing grades 6 to 12. Week-long programs mix beach and lakefront recreation - volleyball, tennis, basketball, kayaks, paddleboards and bikes - with morning and evening meetings that include a game, music, a leader's personal story and teaching on the Christian faith. Sessions run from late May through August at a stated ratio of at least one leader for every three students, with students housed in two dormitories and cell phones not permitted at middle and upper school programs. The campus is nut-free and substance-free, a registered nurse visits daily, and program scholarships and a four-month payment plan are offered.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Week (grades 9-12)Register → | Jun 5 – Jun 11, 2026 | 14–17 | $1250 | Past season |
| Vineyard Service A (grades 10-12)Register → | Jun 11 – Jun 19, 2026 | 15–17 | $1050 | Past season |
| First-Time Leader I (grade 12 & up)Register → | Jun 11 – Jun 19, 2026 | 17 | $800 | Past season |
The practical details
- Ages
- Ages 11–17 · Grades 6–12
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools directly before you register or pay.
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Accreditations & licensing
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★★★★Lucas AlmeidaExcellent place with friendly staff beautiful rooms . With a basketball court and other fun activities great place for a large or small group
★★★★★Kirin LawrenceAmazing area and focus is awesome
★★★★★Fran RadanoBeautiful camp with so much to do can't wait to come back next year.
★★★★★Natalie PerdueBeautiful place. Wonderful leaders
★★★★★Alison ClarkSummer Study Center for students in Independent Boarding Schools. Group discussion about issues of faith with a Christian perspective.