Come to Great Books on the Campus of Northwestern University

Readers. Writers. Thinkers. Leaders.

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The world-renowned Great Books Summer Program gives middle and high school students an exceptional pre-college experience on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, PA.  Students will reside on the sprawling 240-acre main campus nestled on the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan.

Students enjoy intellectually inspiring seminars with peers who share their passion for learning, as well as social activities outside of class in a welcoming, fun, and supervised environment. Residential and Day one-week and multi-week programs. Also Online.

Esteemed college professors and award-winning educators lead college-style seminars where they model and teach the valuable skills of critical thinking, analytical reading, open inquiry, and self-expression.

Imagine your child arriving at college with the confidence and experience to engage with professors and excel in the classroom!

Give your child an educational experience of a lifetime!

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  • Great Books & Big Ideas Program
  • Exceptional Pre-College Experience
  • Taught by Distinguished Professors
  • Family-friendly Schedule
  • Rising Grades 6-8 and 9-12
  • Serving Families for 23 Years

Let us help you explore and choose…

Great Books Summer Program is located on 7 elite college campuses in Summer 2024: Amherst, Stanford, Northwestern, Haverford, Oxford, Edinburgh, and Trinity College in Dublin. Also Online. Writer’s Workshop programs available too.

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. We are invested in your child’s success.

Call or Text: 203-612-9470
Text any time. Call Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Eastern time.
Email: info@greatbookssummer.com

Get More Information and the 2024 Brochure!

The brochure contains complete program details, schedules, and registration instructions.
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Students come away from the Great Books Summer Program on the campus of Northwestern University 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.