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Opportunities of all kinds for learning, serving and growing

A summer at Gordon is a summer well spent. Our campus is home to many exciting activities for all interests.

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Youth Camps & Programs

Do you have a budding athlete? A high schooler passionate about STEM? Or are you looking for a "kid safe" day camp with lots of fresh air, climbing, swimming and adventure? Check out Gordon College's suite of summer programs and day camps.

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La Vida Adventure Camp

Connect with old friends and make new ones during a week at camp filled with challenging adventure activities, fun team-building and personal growth.

Dates: One-week day camps; multiple sessions from the end of June through mid-August
Ages: 10-15 year-olds (16-18 year-olds can apply to be Counselors in Training)

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Athletic Camps

Both instructional and informational, athletic summer camps offer a positive learning environment. The coaching staff is dedicated to the development and growth of players of all ages and skill levels.

Dates: One-week day camps; multiple sessions from the end of June through mid-August
Ages: All ages, all skill levels

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Heritage

Cultivate a love for beauty, reflection, and hospitality at Heritage: a week-long growth-focused honors program for high school students that blends the wisdom of the liberal arts tradition with a community-based college lifestyle.

Dates: June 22-27, July 27-August 1, 2025
Ages: Rising high school sophomores through seniors

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Adirondack Leadership Program

Backpack or canoe through the Adirondack Park (NY). Learn outdoor camping skills, discover your strengths, develop your faith and build a foundation for leadership.

Dates: 9-day trips; multiple sessions in June, July and August
Ages: 15-18 year-olds

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Opportunities for Current Gordon Students

Take a Summer Term class, research with Gordon faculty, experience an internship, join a missions trip... Discover a summer of possibilities at Gordon College.

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Accelerate Your Degree

Undergraduate summer courses | Earn credits remotely to graduate sooner.


Graduate summer courses | Kickstart your graduate degree with an online course.

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Experience the World

International seminars | Join a seminar and earn credits internationally.


A. J. Gordon Missions Fellowship | Serve internationally with this scholarship-funded program.


Summer Mission Trips | Serve in a way that will grow you in your knowledge of God, the world, yourself and others.

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Gain Real-World Experiences

Internships | Earn credits or expand your experience in your area of study.


Computer Science Practicum | Be a part of a team developing useful software for a real customer.


Work with a Youth Summer Program | Apply to work for one of our youth summer programs.