2023 Program Dates - Summer
We are excited to have both Online Programs and On-Campus Programs again for summer 2023. Whether you are looking for a residential experience on a campus or academic enrichment you can take part in from home (or anywhere!), we've got you covered. Join us!
Looking for Programs for Adults? See Great Books Programs for Adults here.
Dates and Locations
We are thrilled to offer a host of exciting choices for students entering grades 6-8, grades 9-12, and graduating seniors! Lively Online Programs begin in July. Multiple weeks of great On-Campus Programs on the campuses of Amherst College, Stanford University, Northwestern University, and Haverford College. Abroad programs at Oxford, and in Dublin. And day programs on select campuses too!
Great Books Literature and Discussion Program use literature as the catalyst for lively seminars that build critical thinking, close reading, and civil discourse skills. Great Books students embark on an amazing intellectual journey designed to challenge and support intellectually curious minds and prepare them to take command of their own best thinking and powers of expression. Great Books delivers excellent preparation for seminar-style college classes and for the life skill of thinking well on one's feet.
Writer's Workshop is an intensive writing program offered on the campuses of Amhert College and Pepperdine University as well as Online. Aspiring young authors learn nuanced writing techniques and gain experience across genres and styles with our distinguished faculty of published authors and accomplished writers. Works well as a stand-alone program or a great addition to our traditional discussion-based Great Books literature programs.
Middle School Programs grades 6 - 8
and High School Programs grades 9 - 12
Great Books is On Campus...
| At Haverford College | Dates | |
| One-Week Program | July 23 - July 29 | |
| One-Week Program | July 30 - August 5 | |
| Two-Week Program | July 23 - August 5 |
| At Northwestern University | Dates | |
| One-Week Program | July 9 - July 15 | |
| One-Week Program | July 16 - July 22 | |
| Two-Week Program | July 9 - July 22 |
| At Stanford University | Dates | |
| One-Week Program | July 9 - July 15 | |
| One-Week Program | July 16 - July 22 | |
| Two-Week Program w/Writer's | July 2 - July 15 | |
| Two-Week Program | July 9 - July 22 | |
| Three-Week Program w/Writer's | July 2 - July 22 | |
| Writer's Workshop At Stanford University | ||
| One Week Program | July 2 - July 8 |
| At Amherst College | Dates | |
| One Week Program | June 25 - July 1 | |
| One Week Program | July 2 - July 8 | |
| One Week Program | July 9 - July 15 | |
| Two Week Program | June 25 - July 8 | |
| Two Week Program | July 2 - July 15 | |
| Two Week Program w/Writer's | July 9 - July 22 | |
| Three-Week Program | June 25 - July 15 | |
| Three-Week Program w/Writer's | July 2 - July 22 | |
| Writer's Workshop at Amherst College | ||
| One Week Program | July 16 - July 22 |
Literary Travel Adventures for Grades 9 - 12
On-Campus - All Dates Tentative:
| University of Oxford | Dates | |
| One Week Program | July 16 - July 22 | |
| One Week Program | July 23 - July 29 | |
| Two Week Program | July 16 - July 29 | |
| Dublin | Dates | |
| One Week Program | July 30 - Aug 5 | |
| Dublin & Oxford | Dates | |
| Two-Week Program | July 23 - Aug 5 | |
| Three-Week Program | July 16 - Aug 5 |
Great Books Online
| Eastern/Pacific | Dates | |
| Seminar & Discussion | July 2 - July 7 | |
| Writer's Workshop | July 9 - July 14 | |
| Seminar & Discussion | July 16 - July 21 |
| Asia | Dates | |
| Seminar & Discussion | July 23 - July 29 | |
| Writer's Workshop | July 30 - Aug 5 |
The Choice is Yours!
Combine sessions, programs, and even campuses to create your own Great Books experience. Request information to stay up to date with program announcements!
