COVID-19 update: Dates for the 2022 camps are listed below. All current Gettysburg College COVID-19 Guidelines must be followed during the time of your actual event. Please see the College’s COVID-19 response page for additional information.
Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school students over the summer months.
Subjects include psychology, creative writing, Eisenhower Institute's Civic Engagement or Civil War Studies as well as a variety of sports camp — learn more about our summer programming below!
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- American Civil War Camp — Sunday, July 17 – Friday, July 22, 2022
- Camp Psych Virtual Camp — Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15
- Young Writers Workshop Camp — Sunday, July 10 – Friday, July 15, 2022
- Eisenhower Institute’s Civic Engagement Camp — Sunday, July 10 - Friday, July 15, 2022
- Athletic Camps — June, July, and August
American Civil War Camp
Sunday, July 17 – Friday, July 22, 2022
American Civil War Camp provides rising high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors an immersive experience into Civil War history.
Where: Gettysburg College campus
When: Sunday, July 17 – Friday, July 22, 2022
Cost: $1,350
Who: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Apply for American Civil War Camp
Camp Psych Virtual Camp
Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15, 2022
Camp Psych provides rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors a window into how psychological science works. Campers will get hands-on experience that introduces them to research in psychology in a fun, challenging, and engaging environment. Campers will not simply learn about cutting edge issues and research in psychology this camp gives students an insider view of the field as well as preparation for college studies.
Where: Gettysburg College campus
When: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15, 2022
Cost: $350 for lectures and activities online
Who: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Young Writers Workshop Camp
Sunday, July 10 – Friday, July 15, 2022
Come enjoy a college-level creative writing experience. In our seminars and workshops you will develop your unique writing voice, and write your own story in one or more genres--poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen. Prepare to be inspired.
Meet new friends who share your passion for creative writing and your interest in poetry, fiction, nonfiction and writing for stage and screen. Be inspired by our seminars and workshops, and develop your own story in one or more genres.
Where: Gettysburg College campus
When: Sunday, July 10 – Friday, July 15, 2022
Cost: $1,350
Who: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Apply for the Young Writers Workshop
Eisenhower Institute’s Civic Engagement Camp
Sunday, July 10- Friday, July 15, 2022
Built on the tradition of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s commitment to public service, this college-level 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. This experience presents student leaders with challenging academic questions, real-world situations, and exposure to—and close discussions with—subject matter experts.
Where: Gettysburg College campus
When: Sunday, July 10- Friday, July 15, 2022
Cost: $1350
Who: High school students
Apply for Civic Engagement Camp
Athletic Camps
Gettysburg College hosts the following athletic camps:
- Football Prospect Day: Saturday, June 25, 2022
- Football Prospect Day: Sunday, June 26, 2022
- Football Prospect Camp: Monday, June 27–Wednesday, June 29, 2022
- Swim Camp: Sunday, June 26–Wednesday, June 29, 2022
- Women’s Soccer Camp: Wednesday, July 6, 2022–Friday, July 8, 2022
- Men’s Lacrosse Camp: Friday, July 22–Saturday, July 23, 2022
- Women’s Soccer Prospect Day: Friday, August 5, 2022