• Is Summer Scholars an in-person or online camp?

    Summer Scholars is a live online remote day camp. We meet live online 4 days per week for 6 weeks. Each day is 5 hours: 4 hours of contact time and an hour break for lunch.

  • Who can benefit from this camp?

    College-bound high school juniors, seniors working to improve their confidence and assertiveness by way of skill-building and academic readiness. Using interpersonal communication and practical presentation skills development, we get you there.

  • What will students be doing during the camp?

    This is a work-intensive academic-focused summer camp. Our lectures and breakout sessions allow participants to complete assignments and submit work specific to their organization and their careers, and to receive targeted feedback and constructive criticism.

  • Can we register all students at once?

    Yes. Please contact us and we will show you how easy it is — or we are happy to complete this for you.

  • Are there knowledge tests for completion?

    Each camp, course, and program includes its own customized knowledge and application tests.

  • Are certificates of completion provided?

    Yes. All courses and group programs include online/downloadable certificates of completion, as well as physical certificates mailed to those who successfully complete.

  • What is the focus of the content? Will the camp help me improve skills for my academic and career advancement?

    This is a work-intensive academic-focused summer camp. Our lectures and breakout sessions allow participants to complete assignments and submit work specific to their organization and their careers, and to receive targeted feedback and constructive criticism.

  • Can content be customized to our needs?

    Our breakout sessions allow participants to complete assignments and submit work specific to their organization and their careers, and to receive targeted feedback and constructive criticism.

  • Who are the instructors?

    Courses in Courage™ are delivered by experienced professors and leaders, each with a history of success and making inspiring connections with their students. Instructors always teach with an end-goal in mind: How can we make this interesting, practical, and actionable?

  • The fees seem higher than usual. Why?

    We are no ordinary summer camp; in fact, there is nothing else like it. Our summer camp is the culmination of 24 years of college and university teaching experience. The camp requires a significant commitment on our part to execute effectively; students' commitments are significant. Attention to these efforts takes time and exacting standards of excellence. Summer Scholars Summer Camp is an investment that pays dividends academically, professionally, and socially. The necessity never grows old. Our students succeed in the classroom, on the job, and in life. I do not negotiate excellence—nor should you. We do try to work with outside organizations to obtain rare, limited financial assistance and partial scholarships for students who demonstrate the need for that assistance.

  • What payment methods are accepted?

    Credit Card, Zelle, Check. Please do not make payment until you are formally accepted.

  • I've been accepted to the summer camp, may I mail a check instead of paying online?

    Yes. Mail to:
    Courses in Courage
    PO Box 230
    Bowmansville, NY 14026

  • What is the significance of your company name Courses in Courage?

    In a 1929 interview with Dorothy Parker of The New Yorker, Ernest Hemingway said that "courage is grace under pressure." This quote perfectly aligns with the mission of Summer Scholars and the company name, Courses In Courage, because it embodies the transformation students undergo. Summer Scholars provides a supportive space where students learn to face challenging social and communication situations with confidence and poise—grace under pressure.

    The Courses In Courage name reflects the belief that courage is a skill that can be cultivated through intentional practice, allowing students to overcome shyness and thrive under the pressures of life, whether in school, college, or beyond.

    Together, these names and the quote highlight the journey of turning vulnerability into strength.

  • Do you offer a money-back guarantee?

    Yes. If, after the introductory session and first module, you realize the material doesn't fit your needs, you will receive a full refund.