On the Campus of: Haverford College

Founded in 1823, Haverford is one of the country’s top liberal arts colleges. While now a non-sectarian college, Haverford is deeply rooted in the Quaker values of integrity, truth, peace, and equality. This prestigious school is ranked 7th among liberal arts colleges in America and 8th among all small colleges in America. Even as a small institution, the college’s alumni have been awarded numerous accolades, including five Nobel Prize laureates, six Pulitzer Prize winners, five MacArthur Fellows, 85 Fulbright Scholars, and many more.

At this historic campus, Great Books students will enjoy 200 acres of award-winning architecture and landscape, including a nationally recognized arboretum, a 3.5 acre duck pond, and beautiful gardens. Nestled just outside of Philadelphia, this serene and dynamic campus is known for its academic rigor.

Programs On This Campus:

Programs On This Campus

Leadership Programs

Two Residential & Day Programs

This is the second year of GBSP Leadership Programs, and we are excited to expand to two weeks. Join us for one week of Reasoning and Persuasive Skills for Young Leaders and for one week of Strategic Thinking for Leaders.  Or, better yet...join us for both!

For an aspiring leader, acquiring strong reasoning, persuasive, and strategic thinking skills can be a breakthrough in their current education, confidence levels, maturity, and life-preparation. These leadership skills are an advantage for life.

Professor Schumacher has innovated the teaching and coaching of leadership skills across multiple disciplines and student and executive groups, most recently with MBA students at the Wharton School.

Residential and Day program for grades 9-12 and gap year. Learn more about both Leadership Programs and see the schedule for a typical day at camp. By design, space will be extremely limited, so please enroll early.

Program Details

Pricing Per Session
  • Residential Tuition: $3,265
  • Residential Materials Fee: $295
  • Residential One-Time Registration Fee: $250
  • Day Program Tuition: $2,065
  • Day Program Materials Fee: $125
  • Day Program One-Time Registration Fee: $250
Upcoming Dates
  • July 26, 2026 - August 1, 2026
  • August 2, 2026 - August 8, 2026

Space is Limited. Enroll Today!

Have questions? Contact us today.

Great Books & Big Ideas

Residential & Day Programs

Great Books & Big Ideas Programs at Haverford will celebrate the classics and philosophy, including American and world literature. Dante, Virgil, Martin Luther King Jr., Alexandre Dumas, Gwendolyn Brooks, Miguel de Cervantes, Haruki Murakami, and Hannah Arendt are just some of the authors we will read this summer.

With new curriculum and a wide variety of readings each week, students can stay for a one or two-week program. Students staying for two weeks enjoy fun weekend activities and additional exploration of the Haverford campus and beautiful arboretum on Saturday.

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

Program Details

Pricing Per Session
  • Residential Tuition: $2,765
  • Residential Materials Fee: $295
  • Residential One-Time Registration Fee: $250
  • Day Program Tuition: $1,565
  • Day Program Materials Fee: $125
  • Day Program One-Time Registration Fee: $250
Upcoming Dates
  • July 26, 2026 - August 1, 2026
  • August 2, 2026 - August 8, 2026

Space is Limited. Register Today!

Have questions? Contact us today.

"They had a fabulous time. They were bubbling over about reading Pablo Neruda, Young-Lee, Vonnegut and the Odyssey. They also talked about the theater games...The boys were ready to sign up for next summer as soon as the program ended."
— Mrs. G., New York

Enrollment Now Open!

Have questions? Contact us today. Our Admissions Team is here to help!