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
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."
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.
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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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!
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 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!
NEW! Enrichment that puts your child first. Pod & small group study or one-on-one. Open to students in Middle & High School.
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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.
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
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.
Great Books literary exploration will take place in the hallowed halls of the University of Edinburgh.
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.
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.
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.
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!