On the Campus of: Stanford University

Residential & Day Programs

Students step into a world of bold ideas, imaginative problem-solving, and groundbreaking possibilities. This immersive program is designed to spark creativity while building the skills that drive visionary thinking.

Through engaging case studies from Harvard Business School, the Stanford Graduate School of Business and other leading sources, students dive into real-world challenges that demand fresh solutions and bold imagination.

Each session is crafted to spark creativity while strengthening the ability to use evidence, logic, insight, and intuition to tackle complex problems.

Join us for this exciting one-week, highly interactive experience! By design, space is limited, so please enroll early.

Residential program for rising grades 9-12 and gap year. Learn more about Critical Thinking for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and see the schedule for a typical day at camp.

Residential & Day Programs

Great Books & Big Ideas Programs on the campus of Stanford tend to feature some world literature such as Borges and Murakami but also explore Greek and Roman classics, American writers, and European philosophers. Faculty sponsor, Dr. Rob Reich, typically joins us for one of the highlight seminars of the program each summer.

Stately palms and beautiful weather make this the perfect locale for camp. And with new curriculum and a wide variety of readings each week, students can stay for a one, two, or three-week program and even add Writer's Workshop too.

Residential and Day programs for grades 6-8 and 9-12. Learn more about Great Books Literature and Discussion Programs and see the schedule for a typical day at camp.

Residential and Day Programs

On the campus of Stanford University, our Writer's Workshop welcomes beginners and advanced writers alike. Led by an expert faculty of professional writers and university writing instructors, students come away with more advanced skills, new ideas, a brimming portfolio, and a refined sense of their own voice.

Creative writing prompts and exercises make practicing new techniques fun. Additionally, beautiful campus and perfect weather allow us to find inspiration as we explore the Rodin Sculpture Garden, Cantor Arts Center, and other on-campus destinations.

Residential and day programs for rising grades 6-8 and 9-12. Learn more about Writer's Workshop and see the schedule for a typical day at camp on our Writer's Workshop page.

Residential & Day Programs

Many families have asked about programs for bright and curious younger students, and we are pleased to bring Great Books Explorers to the campus of Stanford University this summer!

This new day program for rising grade 4 and 5 students will help students grow reading and discussion skills, introduce critical thinking skills, and give students a chance to build writing skills too. And, of course, we’ll enjoy arts & crafts, games, theater, and lots of summer fun adventuring on the Stanford campus.
An ideal program for those from or staying in the area this summer, especially younger siblings of current Great Books students. Day camp hours are 8:30am – 3:00pm with morning drop off beginning at 8:00am. Learn more.