Welcome to the World of Great Books Summer Program!

Give Your Child an Unforgettable Learning Experience!

stanford group of boys and girls under stone archesThe world-renowned Great Books Summer Program gives talented middle and high school students an immersive experience on some of the most beautiful and prestigious college campuses in the world.

Students enjoy a challenging curriculum, arts and literature electives, and fun social activities in a welcoming and well-supervised environment. Residential, Day, and Online one-week and multi-week programs.

Seminar-style classes are led by esteemed professors and award-winning educators. Outside of class, students are  supervised by accomplished scholars who model 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!

ON THESE CAMPUSES:
Amherst College, Amherst, MA, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, Haverford College, Haverford, PA, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL,  Oxford University, England, Edinburgh University, Scotland, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Day and Residential middle school programs for rising grades 6-8 and high school programs for rising grades 9-12. Online too.

For the Talented Student in Your Life!

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  • Welcoming community of readers, writers, and thinkers
  • Read and discuss great literature
  • Writer’s Workshops
  • Literary Travel Abroad Programs
  • 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.

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

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


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