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High School Summer Programs
Ave Maria University
2026 Summer Leadership Program
Session 1: June 14-19, 2026
Session 2: June 28 - July 3, 2026
Rising Juniors & Seniors
Earlybird: $595
After April 30th: $695
This summer, join high school juniors and seniors from around the country for a week of formation and unforgettable fun at Ave Maria University's Summer Leadership Conference. Here, you'll discover your gifts, deepen your faith, and begin to see the leader God is calling you to be.
Belmont Abbey College
Schola Program: Love & Friendship
July 5-11, 2026 -- $750
Rising Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors
Schola is a week-long summer program for high school students; we will read classic works of philosophy and literature, engage in group discussions with Honors College faculty, and experience the local culture and recreation of the beautiful Charlotte, NC, region.
Benedictine College
BCYC - $595 thru Feb 1; $695 after
Scholarships available.
June 7-12, 2026
June 14-19, 2026
July 5-10, 2026
July 12-17, 2026
A Catholic youth summer camp with over 20 academic tracks for a wide range of interests! Immerse yourself in the Catholic intellectual tradition. Each participant chooses an area of interest which they pursue in classes throughout the week. The week also features numerous faith-based activities, including daily Mass and Bible Studies and is rounded out with tons of fun!
Catholic Institute of Technology
Castel Gandolfo, Italy
Intro to Computer Science
June 17-July 15, 2026
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Intro to Space Sciences & Engineering:
July 15-August 12, 2026
Rising Juniors & Seniors
$5,000 single session
$9,000 both sessions
Learn the basics of Computer Science or Space Sciences in an intensive introductory course with CatholicTech faculty, attend Papal Masses in the Pope’s summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, explore Rome during field trips into the city, and make life-long friendships with other STEM-minded high school students.
Christendom College
2026 The Best Week Ever
$600 all-inclusive (except travel to campus)
50% Early Bird Discount until December 1st,
use code COLLEGE4CATH
5 Week-long Sessions June 14th- July 25th
Current high school juniors are invited to apply for the 2026 summer program sessions starting on November 1, 2025, when the Early Bird application opens. This is the most popular, well-attended, and highly-ranked pre-college summer program of its kind. Attendance is competitive, and with a waiting list each year, interested students should not delay in applying.
Hillsdale College
Italy: June 15-28, 2026
$4995 Int'l/ $2995 Domestic
Scholarships available.
England/France (WWII): June 25-July7
England (Literature): July 2-16, 2026
Gettysburg & D.C.: July 14-25, 2026
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High School Summer Study and Travel Programs offer rising high school juniors and seniors age 15 or older the opportunity to earn three college credits from Hillsdale College while traveling to cultural and historic destinations domestic and abroad. Travel courses begin with study on the Hillsdale campus, after which study continues on site. Early application is encouraged, with scholarships being awarded as funds are available.
ITI Catholic University
Science, Theology, and the
Pursuit of Wisdom
June 29-July 10, 2026
Ages 17-30
Contact for cost
The ITI Summer Program 2026 invites young people aged 17–30 to explore life’s most profound questions: about the natural world, the human person, relationships, and ultimately, God Himself. Our goal is to cultivate the virtue of wisdom through a participatory seminar method, where students read, discuss, and engage directly with the sources themselves—from Scripture and the Church Fathers to St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John Paul II.
John Paul the Great University
FREE University Days
November 15, 2025
February 21, 2026
April 18, 2026
University Day is a Saturday event that JPCatholic hosts several times a year. Each event offers an exciting lineup of presentations from the faculty, a campus tour, and a variety of breakout sessions to give you insight into academics, student life, and financial aid.
The event is open to undergraduate prospective students and their families. Students are also invited to arrive early on Thursday or Friday to experience classes and meet with admissions.
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom
Ontario, Canada
Veritas Summer Program
June 28-July 4, 2026
July 12-July 18, 2026
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Rising Juniors & Seniors and recent grads
$500
Attendees will participate in a series of faculty-led lectures and Socratic seminars in the morning, while the afternoon and evening will include outdoor activities in the local area. Afternoon and evening activities include: swimming, canoeing, hiking in Algonquin park, sports, board games, swing dances (with instruction), and music nights. There will also be daily opportunities for confession, Mass, and eucharistic adoration.
Paideia Institute
Living Greek in Greece: July 12-26, 2026
Living Latin in Rome: June 28-July 12, 2026
$5500
For high school students with pre-requisites.
The Paideia Institute currently operates six independent programs in Europe. In our Living Latin and Greek programs participants read Greek and Latin texts, visit beautiful historical settings connected to those texts, and practice speaking Greek and Latin as living languages.
Ronald Reagan Library
Center for Leadership & Development
Summer 2026:
Great American Leadership Program
Lead Like A President
Leadership Success For Homeschool
Middle and High School students!
Join us for our distinctive Student Leadership Program, a hands-on learning experience to develop fundamental leadership skills in fun and rewarding ways while forming meaningful friendships.
​Unlock your leadership potential. Whether you're a middle or high school student, our transformative experiences empower you to grow, lead, and make a difference.
Thales College
The Ingenuity behind the Making of Everyday Things
June 22-26, 2026
FREE Tuition!
$75 Registration Fee only
High School upperclassmen
Learn key economic concepts such as division of labor, specialization, and comparative advantage, while exploring how entrepreneurs use their human ingenuity to make the things we take for granted in our daily lives.
Thomas Aquinas College
Great Books Program
New England: July 12-25, 2026
California: July 5-18 or July 25-Aug 2, 2026
Rising Seniors
2-Week Tuition: $975
1-Week Tuition: $600
At each location, students from around the country and abroad delight in spirited conversation, engaging firsthand some of the best works of the past 2,500 years. They read and discuss texts selected from the masters of the Western intellectual tradition, including Plato, Euclid, Sophocles, Pascal, St. Thomas Aquinas.
Thomas More College
Great Books I: June 28-July 11, 2026
Great Books II: July 19-August 1, 2026
$500 = room, board, books
Rising Seniors
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Inspired by the unique character and virtue of St. Thomas More, the Great Books Summer Programs seek to provide high school students with a formation in the classics, similar to that received by the saint himself. You will read primary texts from the Western intellectual tradition and be guided in class discussions with our professors.
University of Dallas
Arete: Intro to the Classics
June 7-20, 2026, $945
Summer Art Academy
June 15-19, 2026, $450
Summer Music Academy
June 15-19, 2026, $450
Our summer programs for middle and high school students reflect the educational philosophy and disciplines of the university and offer enrichment in great texts, music, and art. While some programs offer college credit, all programs help prepare you for college, led by our experienced university faculty.
University of Navarra
Find Your Way: Walk the Camino
Pamplona, Spain
June 8-26, 2026
Rising Juniors & Seniors
Cost: check website for conversion rates
A summer youth program covering a wide range of interests: from the origins of The Camino to Spanish language and culture. Immerse yourself for 3 weeks in the Catholic intellectual tradition of the Way of Saint James and discover the oldest pilgrimage trail in Europe.
Wyoming Catholic College
PEAK Summer Program
Session I: June 6-19, 2026
Session II: June 20-July 3, 2026
Rising Juniors & Seniors
Applications Open October 1, 2025
$1300, Early Bird Discount of $300 before March 1, 2026
The PEAK Summer Program is designed to give high school students an immersive experience of the education offered at Wyoming Catholic College. To this end, the two-week program incorporates elements of every aspect of WCC, giving students an ideal opportunity to discern their future in college.