Participating in a liberal arts summer program provides students with an opportunity to deepen their knowledge and skills in a variety of subjects. These programs offer courses in a wide range of subjects including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and the arts, allowing students to explore their interests and develop new ones. Additionally, students are able to engage in hands-on learning experiences that are not typically available in a traditional classroom setting. This can include field trips, group projects, and interactive lectures.
By participating in a liberal arts summer program, students can demonstrate their commitment to their education and their drive to continue learning even during the summer months. This shows colleges that the student is dedicated to their personal and academic growth, which is an attractive characteristic for college admissions committees. Furthermore, the summer program can provide students with the opportunity to make new connections and network with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
In addition to the benefits of participating in a summer program, students can also benefit from the college-level coursework and experienced instructors. The curriculum is designed to challenge students and help them develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. This prepares students for the rigorous coursework they will face in college and helps them build a strong foundation for their future academic and professional pursuits.
Here is a list of our top summer Liberal Arts programs for students in 3-12th grade.
(Note: you can sort the table by cost, grade…etc. to find the program that best fits your needs)
Program Name | Student Grade | Cost | Deadline | Program Type | Month | Program Website |
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21st Century Leadership Institute | 10, 11, 12 | Free | 1-Mar-23 | In Person | June | Learn More |
American University: Community of Scholars- Global Affairs | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $3,465 tuition; $1,980 room & board | 1-May-23 | Multiple Options | July | Learn More |
Auburn: World Affairs Youth Seminar | 10, 11, 12 | $880 | Rolling admission | In Person | July | Learn More |
Broyhill Leadership Conference for High Schoolers | 10, 11, 12 | $350-$400 | Learn More | |||
Center for American Archaeology: High School Field School | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $850-$3,300 | Rolling admission | In Person | June, July | Learn More |
EF International Language Campuses: Learn Abroad | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $500-$1,499; pricing quotations are personalized | Rolling admission | In Person | March, April, May, June, July, August, Other | Learn More |
Exploring Joara Foundation: Archaeology Adventures Institute | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | $1,500-$2,000 | Rolling admission | In Person | July | Learn More |
Genius Olympiad | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $50 per project | 1-Mar-23 | Hybrid | June | Learn More |
Georgetown University: HOYA Summer | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $2,500 - $6,950 | Early Bird Deadline: Jan 31, 2023; Regular/Final Deadline: May 15, 2023 | In Person | June, July, August | Learn More |
Georgetown University: Hoya Summer High School Sessions: US Campaigns & Elections Academy | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $3,115 | Early Bird: January 31; Final Due Date: May 15, 2022 | July, August | Learn More | |
Gettysburg College: Civil War Institute Summer Conference | All Ages | $319 - $1,985 | 15-Mar-23 | In Person | June | Learn More |
GIRL'S LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP - ELEANOR ROOSEVELT CENTER | $3,100 | Learn More | ||||
Gordon College: Heritage 2023 | 10, 11, 12 | $1,150 | 31-Mar-23 | In Person | July | Learn More |
High School Diplomats | 10, 11 | 15-Jan-23 | In Person | July | Learn More | |
Hoosier Debate Camp | $950-$1,900 | In Person | June | Learn More | ||
Jane Austen Summer Program | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Post Grad | To Be Announced | Rolling admission | In Person | June | Learn More |
Japan Society Junior Fellows Program | Learn More | |||||
Junior State of America Summer Programs | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $1,495 - $5,295 | Rolling admission | In Person | July, August, June | Learn More |
Kaleidoscope Fellowships | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $1,000 | Rolling admission | Online | June, July, August | Learn More |
Lehigh: Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive | 11, 12 | $4,400 | 19-Feb-23 | In Person | June, July | Learn More |
Library of Congress: High School Summer Internship | 10, 11, 12 | Free | 28-Apr-23 | Multiple Options | June, July | Learn More |
Lita Spanish Immersion | 10, 11, 12 | $6,725 - $9,650 | Rolling admission | In Person | June, July | Learn More |
Middlebury Language Immersion Programs | Undergraduate and Graduate Students | $3,605 | First Round: February 1, 2023; Second Round: March 15, 2023; Final Round: May 15, 2023 | In Person | June, July, August | Learn More |
National Conference of State Legislatures | 11, 12, Post Grad | Free | Varies by State | In Person | Learn More | |
National History Academy | 10, 11, 12 | $9,995 | 15-Jun-23 | In Person | July | Learn More |
New York University: Urban Journalism Workshop | 11, 12 | Free | July | Learn More | ||
North Carolina State University: Red Hat Shelton Challenge | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $800 | Rolling admission | In Person | June, July | Learn More |
Ole Miss: Multimedia Content Creation Through the World of Jane Austin | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $360-$660 | 1-May-23 | In Person | June | Learn More |
Operation Understanding - DC | Learn More | |||||
Policy Pathways: The Summer Academy Online | 10, 11, 12 | $1,600 | 1-May-23 | Online | June, July | Learn More |
SAI Study Abroad Summer Programs | 10, 11, 12 | $5,500 - $13,000 (does not include travel) | Varies by Selected Program | In Person | June, July, August | Learn More |
Stanford University: Neurodiversity Project's Research, Education, and Advocacy Camp for High Schoolers (SNP-REACH) | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $2,250 | 17-Apr-23 | In Person | July, August | Learn More |
Stanford: Summer Humanities Institute | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $8,250 | 1-Feb-23 | In Person | June, July, August | Learn More |
Syracuse University: Summer College – On Location | 11, 12 | $985 | Rolling admission | In Person | July | Learn More |
Telluride Association Summer Seminar | 10, 11 | Free | 4-Jan-23 | In Person | June, July, August | Learn More |
The Lukeion Project (Classics) | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | $75-$375 | Learn More | |||
Tulane University: Pre-College Program- Newcomb Summer Session on Gender Equity | 10, 11, 12 | $695-$4,895 | Priority Deadline: February 10, 2023; Final Deadline: April 28, 2023 | Multiple Options | June, July | Learn More |
UMass Amherst: Question Everything: A Summer Philosophy Program | 10, 11, 12 | Free | 9-Apr-23 | In Person | July | Learn More |
UN Association of Greater Boston: Global Leadership | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | $645-$745 | Rolling admission | In Person | June, July, August | Learn More |
United States Senator for California: Senate Intern Program | 11, 12 | 21-May-23 | In Person | July, August | Learn More | |
University of Chicago: Justice, The State, and the Individual | 10, 11, 12 | $7,775 | Multiple Options | Learn More | ||
University of New Haven: Crime Scene Investigation Academy | 10, 11, 12 | In Person | July | Learn More | ||
University of Texas-Austin: The Texas Politics Project Internships | Varies by Internship Opportunity | Varies by Internship Opportunity | In Person | Learn More | ||
Wake Forest University: Leadership Institute | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $2,800 | Rolling admission | In Person | July | Learn More |
William & Mary: Pre-College Program in American History | 10, 11, 12 | Virtual: $2,500; Residential: $4,800 | Session 1: May 31, 2023; Session 2: June 10, 2023 | Multiple Options | June, July | Learn More |
Yale University: Daily News Journalism | Free | Learn More |