These could be six of the most important days of your child's educational career.

The Great Books at Amherst Summer Reading Program builds on the Junior Great Books Program, one of the biggest success stories in American education for the past 40 years. As a result of completing this six-day program...

  • Your child will learn how to read carefully and critically, for different layers of meaning.

  • Your child will learn how to engage in lively, spirited, yet disciplined, discussions.

  • Your child will gain new powers of self-expression and greater confidence.

  • Your son or daughter will feel special, being one of the select group of participants. Your child will meet other bright kids from other regions and diverse backgrounds. Your child will get a preview of liberal arts campus life at its best.

  • In addition, your child will have an important honor to note on college applications. Each student will receive a Certificate of Achievement and an individual evaluation.
  

Students will come to Amherst and Stanford from many different places and backgrounds. All will have one thing in common: they will all be great kids. Eager to read. Eager to learn. Eager to share. Your child will be in great company and perhaps make some lasting friendships!