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Testimonials from Parents

What the Parents Have to Say...

Marcia S., parent, Florida
"A big thank you for the most wonderful program. Nicolas had the most amazing time. Nicolas loved everything about the program and I felt very comfortable that he was well taken care of... You guys are awesome and I will recommend the program to all my friends."

Alison S., parent, Ohio
"Thank you very much for all you did to allow Hilary to take part in your program. From a parent's standpoint it was phenomenal. I so appreciated the supervision that took place and the college kids who help with this. Hilary was very influenced by them and has come home determined to do her best in high school so that she can go to one of the colleges her PA's go to."

Bruce B., parent, Florida
"I can tell you that our son Drew, who spent his week at Stanford, was thrilled with the program, said it was the most fun he ever had away from home, and wished the program lasted longer—he really wasn't ready to come back. It was really a terrific success."

Bonnie W., parent, New Hampshire
"She had the BEST time! As a parent, I was anxious that her first "away" camp experience be positive—the Great Books Summer Program exceeded my dreams. The academic component was challenging, and I know that it boosted Lindsey's confidence and desire to learn. She also had a lot of fun! I couldn't ask for anything more!"

Andrea R., parent, Michigan
"Connor had such a great time that his ‘word of mouth' is happening every day!... He has already recruited his brother for next year."

Judi M., parent, Connecticut
"Kate and Jackie had a wonderful experience...They met wonderful kids and the PA's were fantastic...They both proudly wear their Great Books t-shirts and have been reading more of the materials. If they learned that literature is cool, then I am happy."

Anonymous, parent
"She had a ball! That was the most important. But she also learned, was challenged, and built self-esteem...I wanted my child to be among students who really cared to get something from what they read..."

Pamela M., parent, New York
"Just wanted to let you know that my two sons had a great time at the Amherst session....having rooms next door to each other worked out wonderfully. I would be happy to be a reference for your program, as my husband and I think it's great."

Debbie L., parent, Connecticut
"My daughter thoroughly enjoyed the program and did not stop talking about it when she got home. We're thrilled to hear about the two-week program. You guys are doing a great job!"

Mrs. G, parent, New York
"They had a fabulous time. They were bubbling over about reading Pablo Neruda, Young-Lee, Vonnegut and the Odyssey. The also talked about the theater games...The boys were ready to sign up for next summer as soon as the program ended."

"I am deeply impressed by many aspects of this program, including the warmth and professionalism of the staff, the rigor and creativity of the curriculum, and the physical beauty of its setting. But what impresses me most, are the students themselves."

Dr. Debby Applegate, Pulitzer Prize-winning author

"Every summer, all I have to do is mosey on down from my hilltop home overlooking Amherst College, and walk into an ongoing conversation about the Big Stuff. It always feels like an intellectual transfusion."

Dr. Joseph J. Ellis, Pulitzer Prize-winning author

"I will mark Amherst as my most memorable event of the year, simply because of the smartest and most generous kids I was surrounded with. I wish they could be my students forever..." "

Da Chen, award-winning, best-selling author

"What a terrific curriculum and an enthusiastic group of young people. Made me want to drop everything and sign up."

Barry Eisler, best-selling author

"The students were such an engaged and smart and interesting group. I really enjoyed talking to them but mostly just appreciated being asked such a varied array of questions. It was a lot of fun."

Jacob Lewis, former managing editor of The New Yorker magazine and co-founder of Figment.com

"The Great Books program is a midsummer night's dream- I adored the kids and it all felt so alive and was so much fun! The faculty was warm and embracing. So important to keep literature alive and connect with kids who want to read books! "

Laura Shaine Cunningham Memoirist, novelist, playwright and journalist

"I enjoyed talking to and listening to the your kids. They are an impressive bunch. "

Dr. Richard Reeves Award-winning author, journalist and documentary filmmaker

"I loved my experience with the Great Books Summer Program. The students were brilliant and involved even beyond my expectations, really the ideal young audience for a writer. "

Peter Straub, Award-winning author

"I give a lot of talks to a lot of groups all over the country and world, but I've never had a more engaged, interested and interesting audience than the students at the Great Books Summer Program. They were clearly primed to learn and think. I hope I gave them some useful ideas about writing and the writing life; I know they inspired me. "

Kurt Andersen, Award-winning author, editor and co-creator of Studio 360 radio show

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