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by Prof. Antoinette Herzog Jr. 7 min read

What is the Great Books summer program?

The Great Books Summer Program is the result of collaboration between David Ward, President of Early Advantage Learning, Professor Ilan Stavans of Amherst College, and the Great Books Foundation. Each scholarship includes: Tuition, lodging, and food for a one-week camp

What is Great Books Online?

Staffed by the same distinguished faculty and scholars as our on-campus summer camps, Great Books Online brings the program to you. Experience college-style seminars, engage in lively discussion, and enjoy summer camp fun with other literary-minded students. This is nothing like "online school."

What programs are available online for summer 2022?

Lots of Fun, Live Programs are online for summer 2022! Choose Great Books Online , Writer's Workshops, or online Specialty Courses too. Staffed by the same distinguished faculty and scholars as our on-campus summer camps, Great Books Online brings the program to you.

What are the hours of Great Books Online programs?

Great Books Online programs run from 12:30pm-5:00pm daily Monday through Friday with optional special events in the evenings twice weekly. Students are also invited to orientation each Sunday. A stand-alone program or add to a week of Great Books Online.

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Winter Break Dec. 28 - 30!

Join a 3-Day literary adventure for Middle & High School Students! Interactive, live classes. Grow critical thinking skills and meet new friends! Starting Dec. 28. Space is limited!

2022 at Amherst College!

We are back at our flagship campus this summer! Join us to experience Great Books at Amherst College. Founded in 1821 and known for its rigorous academic climate, Amherst College is ranked among the top 5 liberal arts colleges in the United States.

On-Campus Summer 2022!

On-Campus programs will continue this summer 2022! There will be a host of exciting choices for students entering grades 6-8, grades 9-12, and graduating seniors!

Private Classes

NEW! Enrichment that puts your child first. Pod & small group study or one-on-one. Open to students in Middle & High School.

What is Shared Inquiry?

Great Books utilizes the Socratic method of teaching by asking questions. Gain valuable critical thinking skills through engaging dialogue-based seminars led by distinguished college professors.

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What time does Great Books Online run?

Pods also participate in games and other fun activities together each afternoon. Great Books Online programs run from 9:00am-2:00pm daily Monday through Friday with optional special events in the evenings twice weekly. Students are also invited to orientation each Sunday.

How much is great books online tuition?

Tuition rates for Great Books Online and Writers Workshop Online are $795 per week. Tuition includes a non-refundable deposit of $95. You can attend up to 6 weeks of online programs. Tuition for specialty courses is just $275 per week. Save $50 for every additional session when you join us for more than one

What is Great Books Online?

Great Books Online is live, interactive, fun and back for a second summer! Led by the same esteemed faculty and scholars as our on-campus programs, GBO models university seminars and discussions and adds the fun and comraderie of summer camp.

Where is the Great Books literary exploration?

Great Books literary exploration will take place in the hallowed halls of the University of Edinburgh.

Is GBSP affiliated with Occidental College?

GBSP is independent of Occidental College, Haverford College, Mount Holyoke College, University of Oxford and The University of Edinburgh who are owners of their trademarks.

What is Great Books Summer Program?

An independent program with a twenty-year history of inspiring readers, writers, thinkers, and leaders, Great Books Summer Program brings together bright students from all around the world.

Where is Great Books on campus?

Great Books is excited to offer On-Campus programming this summer at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland! For centuries, Scottish writing has been at the forefront of world literature with this majestic kingdom's poets, authors, and playwrights - some of the greatest writers who ever put pen to paper.

What colleges are offering great books online in 2021?

We are thrilled to announce both On-Campus and Great Books Online programs for summer 2021, including programs on the campuses of Occidental College, Mount Holyoke College, Haverford College, The University of Edinburgh, and University of Oxford!

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2022 Online Summer Programs!

  • For Students in Rising Grades 6 – 8 & Grades 9 – 12
    For 21 years, GBSP has gathered exceptional middle and high school students from across the world to read, discuss, and debate selections from the greatest works of literature. Lots of Fun, Live Programs are online for summer 2022! Choose Great Books Online, Writer's Workshops, or …
  • Join Us for Amazing Academics and Fun!
    Wherever students join us, each and every program features world-class academics and, of course, lots of summer fun too! Learn more about everything Great Books Summer Program has to offer. See a typical day for students entering grades 6-8, or see a typical day for students ente…
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Great Books Online

  • Great Books Online is back for a third summer with all the fun and comraderie of summer camp! Students explore timeless literature together in morning seminar. Using the materials as the catalyst for growing critical thinking, close reading, and civil discourse skills, small discussion groups of 8-12 campers meet each day in late morning. Afternoons include academic mentorin…
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Writer's Workshop Online

  • A stand-alone program or add to a week of Great Books Online. Full-Week Intensive Writing Program We offer one-week sessions of Writer's Workshop Onlinein addition to our traditional literary exploration programs. Gain valuable skills for personal essays and build your writing tool kit. In these programs, aspiring young authors explore techniques, genres, and styles with a disti…
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Distinguished Faculty & Scholars - Live Summer Classes

  • Meet our summer camp Academic Directors. The same distinguished faculty and scholarsas our hallmark on-campus programs. They include: 1. Dr. Ilan Stavans,Lewis-Sebring Professor of Humanities, Latin American and Latino Cultures at Amherst College. 2. Dr. Amanda Lagji, assistant professor of English and World Literature at Pitzer College, one of the Claremont Scho…
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Last Summer's Award-Winning Special Guest Speakers

  • Great Books is thrilled to continue the tradition of a summer guest speaker series sure to inspire, intrigue, and delight our students. Enroll now to meet some of the world's most talented writers and luminaries, while embarking on your exciting summer literary adventure. Learn more about these very special guests, and stay tuned for more announcements! These award-winning and p…
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