Great Books ONLINE! Live Classes!

Weekly Sessions through June 21 to July 31, 2020!
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Writer's Workshop Online

Aspiring writers explore techniques, genres, and styles!
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Online Learning Like You've Never Seen Before!

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Great Books Online: Specialty Courses

Experience exciting courses: Debate, Acting for Camera, Podcasting & more.
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Great Books Summer Program

Now Online! Join us for an exceptional summer experience!

For over 19 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. Students experience college-style seminars, engage in lively discussion, and enjoy summer camp with other literary-minded students.

We're very excited to announce All New Live Classes Online for summer 2020! For students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. Our online program is staffed by the same distinguished faculty and scholars as our on-campus summer camps. Writer's Workshops and additional Specialty Courses available too. Join us online this summer!

Why Great Books?

Great Books students say it best! Watch and listen to Great Books students explain what makes the program so special. See more videos.

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Great Books Online

Explore literature, meet new friends, and build critical thinking skills this summer. Great Books Online features all live classes and engaging seminars, small group discussions, award-winning guest speakers and exciting specialty courses.

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Specialty Courses

New: Specialty Courses! From podcasting and debate to acting, art, Shakespeare and beyond - a broad selection of courses available every afternoon! Add these optional courses to Great Books or Writer’s Workshop Online or purchase separately.

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Writer's Workshop Online

Our Writer’s Workshop sessions place students in small groups with accomplished writers. Students hone their craft and engage in intensive creation and refinement alongside expert faculty.

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The Power of Literary Exploration

Hear students share their first-hand stories of inspiration and growth through literary exploration at Great Books. Learn about the literary skills, confidence, and lasting friendships they leave with each summer.

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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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See 2020 Dates

See Program Dates on all campuses and programs. This includes intermediate programs for students entering grades 6-8 and senior programs for students entering grades 9-12.


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Read Our Blog

The Great Books blog is an extension of our mission to create warm and lively communities of learning where free inquiry, reason, and civil discourse shape critical-thinking skills. See student stories & more...


Special Guest Series
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Special Guest Series

Every summer, award-winning and passionate intellectual leaders visit Great Books Summer Program to share their invaluable stories and insights with our students.


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Request a brochure and we'll send info to you today! Learn about more about our online programs for intellectually curious middle and high school students from across the world.

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