On the Campus of: Oxford: Somerville

Somerville College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Oxford was the first university in the English-speaking world, established around 1096.  Its spires and towers soar above a beautiful, tree-lined medieval town filled with distinguished and historic colleges that comprise one of the greatest universities in the world. Founded in 1879, Somerville is one of the newer colleges among the 38 that make up Oxford.

This program in the Literary Travel Adventures series is anchored at Somerville. Situated close to the city center and bordered by the vibrant neighborhoods of Little Clarendon and Jericho, Great Books students enjoy the best of local culture. The deep history and unique atmosphere of ancient cathedrals, abbeys, and a central castle make Oxford a magnet for students and scholars from around the world. Outings may include walking tours, punting on the Thames, a performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company, and more.

Programs On This Campus:

Programs On This Campus

Literary Travel Programs

Residential Program

Our Oxford Program strikes the perfect balance between outstanding academics and exploration in one of the most enchanting cities in England.

Culture, Art, & Academics

We spend our mornings taking part in Shared Inquiry seminars and discussion. We take advantage of our location to create a curriculum that includes a broad array of British literature and features visits from Oxford dons, authors, and other luminaries.

Weekend and afternoon excursions throughout the two weeks allow us to have a truly varied and exciting experience.  Students see the different colleges that comprise Oxford, including Christ Church and New College, which were featured in the Harry Potter movies.  We visit famous museums and other landmarks  rich with literary history.

In addition , we also explore a glorious palace, listen to bone chilling (and hilarious) tales on the famed Oxford ghost tour, and spend an afternoon punting on the Thames!

Students may join us for this one-week residential program or combine it with our programs in Dublin and Edinburgh for a longer stay. For grades 9-12.  Learn more about Great Books Literary Travel Programs and see the schedule for a typical day at camp.

Program Details

Pricing Per Session
  • Residential Tuition: $3,295
  • Residential Materials Fee: $525
  • Residential One-Time Registration Fee: $250
Upcoming Dates
  • July 21, 2024 - July 27, 2024

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“Jack is spending the year at Mansfield College, University of Oxford. After spending 2 weeks at Oxford during the Great Books Summer Program in 2019, he swore he would go back…He is a history major now studying medieval British history...Thank you for everything. You and your team helped instill this love in a very curious young boy. He is far better for attending the 4 Great Books programs.”
— Timothy S., New York

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