As one of the most creative and inspiring two-weeks summer programs, Literature, Philosophy, & Culture session (LPC) is designed for students with an interest in creative arts and finding their place in the world. Participants will also consider the role of arts and humanities in solving social problems and dilemmas.

The Iowa Young Writers’ Studio offers young high school-age creative writers from accross the country and the world an opportunity to study with some of the finest writers and teachers in the country and improve their writing. The program is often regarded to as a paradise for writers. Students may select a core course in fiction, poetry, creative writing, TV writing or playwriting.

Our summer courses give students from around the world the opportunity to explore a subject of interest in a small-class setting with Oxford-style teaching.

Are you ready to tell your story?
Storytelling is the process of uncovering, understanding, and sharing stories. Whether through words or images, stories unite us and help create a mutual space for understanding ourselves and each other. That’s what the Pre-College Writing & Culture program works to develop: skilled, reflective, engaged storytellers who can share our stories well.

Run by members of the Yale Daily News, the Summer Journalism Program is a five-day intensive course in journalism for high school students. Students participate in workshops on the fundamentals of reporting and writing and attend lectures by guest speakers from major national publications. The week culminates with the production of an issue of the Yale Daily News.