Join Great Books on the
Campus of Haverford College

Summer Programs for Readers, Thinkers, & Leaders

High School Students, Middle School Students, & Gap Year
The world-renowned Great Books Summer Program gives middle school and high school students an exceptional pre-college experience on the campus of Haverford College, nestled just outside of Philadelphia, PA.  Students will reside on the picturesque Haverford campus with its historic arboretum, magnificent architecture, and serene woodlands.

Great Books provides a challenging curriculum, arts and literature electives, and social activities outside of class in a welcoming, fun, and supervised environment.
Residential, Day, and Online Programs.
Rising grades 6-8, rising grades 9-12, & gap year.

Taught by esteemed college professors and scholars. Outside of class, students are mentored and supervised by our accomplished Program Assistants who are modeling and encouraging the valuable skills of critical thinking, analytical reading, open inquiry, and self-expression. Imagine your child’s heightened powers of reason and expression in school next year and on into college!

Give your child an educational experience of a lifetime!

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  • Leadership Programs
  • Great Books & Big Ideas Program
  • Academic Summer Camp for Middle School  & High School students
  • Led by Distinguished Professors
  • Family-friendly Schedule
  • One-week and multi-week programs.
  • Serving Families for 25 Years

Let us help you explore and choose…

We are invested in your child’s success. We are educators, scholars, camp enthusiasts, and yes, we are parents too. We believe every student deserves an enriching summer experience full of challenge, fun, and friendship.

Call: 203-612-9470
Email: info@greatbookssummer.com

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Students come away from the Great Books Summer Program on the campus of Haverford College with an enriching academic experience that will help prepare them for college, and new connections with peers who share their passion for literature and learning.