Transform Your Summer Into Your Competitive Advantage
Session I: June 27 – July 11
Session II: July 11 – July 25
Choose one 2-week session or attend both for the full 4-week experience
Choose Your Academy
Leadership Academy
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
- Leadership Development – Master the principles that define great leaders
- Hunter Safety Certification – Earn your official certification
- Etiquette, Courtesies & Customs – Navigate any setting with confidence
- Bible Studies – Explore faith and values
- Speech & Debate – Find your voice and learn to influence others
- Service Learning – Lead through action in community projects
Academic Success Academy
Excel in School & College Preparation
- Virginia History – Research, writing, and critical thinking skills
- Mathematics Mastery – Strengthen your foundation and advance your skills
- Test Preparation – SAT/PSAT/ACT prep for older students, study skills for younger
- Natural Sciences – Master the scientific method through hands-on exploration
- English Excellence – Advanced reading, writing, and communication
- Genius Hour – Pursue passion projects with expert guidance
Military School Prep Program (Optional Add-On)
Excellence Through Discipline & Tradition
- Hands-on Leadership Reaction Course training
- Drill and ceremony instruction
- Advanced leadership challenges and exercises
- Path to belonging through our Cresting Ceremony
- Earn rank, certificates, and specialized uniform items
- Preparation for success in Hargrave’s military model
Invest in Your Son’s Future
Two-Week Session
(Single Session)
$3,400
Tuition
- $250 Incidental Fee (refundable)
- Plus allowance and transportation as needed
With Military School Prep:
$4,150
Four-Week Session
(Both Sessions)
$5,150
Tuition
- $250 Incidental Fee (refundable)
- Plus allowance and transportation as needed
With Military School Prep:
$5,900
Tuition includes summer uniform, all activities, meals, housing, and field trip experiences
Why Families Choose Hargrave Summer
Students
Parents
Belong
Make lasting friendships with peers from across the country and around the world. Join a brotherhood that extends beyond summer.
Structure & Self-Discipline
Your son will develop essential life skills and self-discipline that serve as a foundation for future success.
Get Ahead
Whether mastering leadership skills or accelerating academic success, you’ll return home better equipped to excel in school and life.
Competitive Edge
Give your son experiences and achievements that stand out in school performance and college applications.
Achieve More
Challenge yourself through unique experiences – from scuba certification to public speaking, from scientific research to community service leadership.
Confidence Building
Through measured challenges and supported successes across social, athletic, spiritual, and academic dimensions, young men discover their capacity to excel.
Sample Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | Reveille |
| 7:00-7:40 AM | Formation & Breakfast |
| 8:00-10:00 AM | Athletics |
| 10:00-10:25 AM | Personal Time |
| 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Academic Block 1 |
| 12:15-1:00 PM | Formation & Lunch |
| 1:10-2:40 PM | Academic Block 2 |
| 2:45-4:15 PM | Academic Block 3 / Military Track |
| 4:15-4:50 PM | Free Time |
| 5:00-6:00 PM | Formation & Dinner |
| 6:00-8:00 PM | Activity Blocks / Military Track |
| 8:00-9:30 PM | Residence Life / Young Life |
| 9:35 PM | Evening Devotional |
| 10:00 PM | Lights Out |
Enriching Field Trips & Activities
Wednesdays & Saturdays
Experience Virginia’s rich heritage and natural wonders through carefully selected excursions:
Military Heritage:
D-Day Memorial, Appomattox Courthouse
Academic Exploration:
Natural Bridge, Monticello, Red Hill, Poplar Forest
Adventure & Fitness:
Hiking, canoeing, elite sports demonstrations
Faith Activities:
Young Life special events
Evening Activity Blocks (6:00-8:00 PM)
Structured evening programs featuring:
- Guest speakers and presentations
- Specialized training (scuba, canoeing, knot-tying)
- Sports demonstrations and clinics
- Young Life activities
- Pool recreation
- Military School Prep exclusive sessions
Meet Your Director of Summer Academies
With seven years of distinguished service at Hargrave Military Academy, Elliott Perkins brings unparalleled expertise in cultivating young minds. As Director of the Center for Integrated Studies and Director of Summer Academies, he has shaped the academic journeys of countless young men, specializing in middle school education, English Language Learning, and advanced reading and writing instruction.
A proud graduate of the College of William and Mary, he is a dedicated lifelong learner and passionate educator who understands that the greatest gift we can give a young man is helping him discover his own love of learning. His mission is clear: to connect students with educational experiences that will inspire them for life.
“There is no greater privilege than helping a young man discover his passion for learning and watching him pursue it with purpose.”