Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school juniors and sophomores to attend academic programs and athletic camps over the summer months. Learn more about the summer programming below or take a moment to explore the website.
- Civil War Era Studies (CWES) – Students will immerse themselves in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, while studying American Civil War History through lectures, field trips, and unique learning experiences. The program will explore the circumstances leading to the war, investigate significant battles during the war, and explore the condition of the United States after the war.
- Camp Psych – Students will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology during this interactive and engaging introduction to the field.
- Eisenhower Institute’s Civic Engagement Camp – Built on the tradition of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s commitment to public service, this program is designed for highly motivated high school students who have a passion for understanding the importance of civic engagement within the American political system and advancing the “unfinished work” of American democracy.
- Young Writers’ Workshop – Students gain an in-depth introduction to all four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen.
- Athletic Camps – Gettysburg College coaches share their knowledge as they work with students interested in playing athletics at the college level. Camps include football, swimming, women’s soccer, and men’s lacrosse.