Critical Thinking for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

On the Campus of Stanford University

July 12 – July 18, 2026. For Rising Grades 9-12 & Gap year. Residential & Day.

Bright and motivated high school students…
This could be the best week your summer! Explore your entrepreneurial instincts. Challenge yourself in new ways. Turn bold ideas into plans and action. Have fun!

Welcome to Great Books Summer Program’s unique world of critical thinking, literature, discussion, writing, leadership, business entrepreneurship, and summer fun – now in our 25th year!

Dream Big and Bring Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!

Whether aiming for biotech breakthroughs, launching a start-up, starting a small business, or leading an NGO in your community, you will carry forward a powerful way of thinking that recognizes opportunities, solves problems and fuels creativity, confidence, and success.

Critical Thinking for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
One Week. Residential and Day. For students in rising grades 9-12 and gap year.

Program Leaders:
Dr. Peter Temes, innovation guru and founder and president of ILO Institute. Dr. Temes has led initiatives for Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, NASA, Disney, GM, and many other companies in the technology, finance and consumer marketing sectors.

Dr. Andrew Sanchez, AI entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of Udio, an award-winning AI music generation platform. Dr. Sanchez is a graduate of Harvard University, was a Fulbright Scholar, and winner of the Ertegun Scholarship.

Put Yourself to the Test…

Take your future into your hands. This is a week not to be missed!

• Dive into MBA-level case studies and tackle complex challenges
• Pitch your ideas in the Great Books “Shark Tank”
• Meet and gain inspiration from successful entrepreneurs and business luminaries
• Enjoy the space to dream big and think creatively
• Learn how entrepreneurs think and immediately put that learning into practice

Students gain the tools and mindset that drive innovation, leadership, and confidence for college and beyond.

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