Great Books Leadership Programs

Strong Leadership Skills are a Force Multiplier!
Imagine your child exposed to the same advanced leadership skills that MBA, diplomacy, government, and executive leadership programs impart to new leaders.

Join us in summer 2026 for our highly effective, immersive one-week leadership programs on the campuses of Haverford College near Philadelphia, PA and a one-week Entrepreneurship & Innovation program on the campus of Stanford University in the heart of Silicon Valley in northern California.

Residential & Day. For rising grades 9-12 and gap year.

on the campus of Haverford College:

Reasoning & Persuasive Skills for Leaders

A unique blend of skill-building seminars, active debates, and hands-on projects helps participants synthesize new skills. Fun, impromptu challenges put learning to the test, giving participants real-life practice in problem solving and thinking on their feet.

Strategic Thinking for Leaders

Participants will flex their developing critical thinking skills for Strategy in practical applications of strategic decision-making in real-world scenarios. Interactive problem-solving exercises and a group project turn learning into action. This is a week not to be missed!

Both programs are led by leadership innovator Professor Leslie Rogne Schumacher of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and previously the UPenn Wharton School.

on the campus of Stanford University:

Critical Thinking for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Don’t miss this week of bold ideas and hands-on exploration. Students dive into real case studies from Harvard and Stanford Business Schools and other leading sources. Learn to recognize opportunities where others see obstacles. Develop the mindset and toolset to approach uncertainty with confidence—and win. And take away a powerful way of thinking that fuels creativity, builds confidence, and makes for impact.

This one-week program is led by two extraordinary leaders: innovation guru Dr. Peter Temes and AI entrepreneur Dr. Andrew Sanchez.

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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