Great Literature
Ages 14+

Session A     June 9-11, 2008
Session B   June 12-14, 2008

"When you re-read a classic you do not see in the book more than you did before. 
You see more in you than there was before."
-Clifton Fadiman

What is the importance of classics? How can they impact your life and the world around you? Dr. Oliver DeMille said, "We must read the classics, and families must lead out, or we will cease to be the kind of nation that deserves success, prosperity, civilization or happiness." At this conference we learn the seven reasons to study the classics, why the classics are important and how to apply the principles we learn from reading the classics into our lives. We learn these things through:

• Colloquia on the following books:
  • Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, Latham
  • Farmer Boy, Wilder
  • The Magicians Nephew, Lewis
• Simulation
• Lecture/Discussion
• Ballroom dance instruction
• Mentoring from a counselor

Schedule:

Session A: (June 9-11)

Day 1
8:00-9:00 am               Mountain Music Auditions
9:00-10:00 am             Registration
10:00 am-10:30 pm    YFA Sessions

Day 2
6:00 am-10:30 pm       YFA Sessions

Day 3
6:00 am-1:00 pm          YFA Sessions
1:00 pm                          Parents arrive for Closing Session
1:15 pm -2:00 pm         Closing

 

Session B: (June 12-14)

Day 1
8:00-9:00 am                Mountain Music Auditions
9:00-10:00 am              Registration
10:00 am-10:30 pm     YFA Sessions

Day 2
6:00 am-10:30 pm        YFA Sessions

Day 3
6:00 am-1:00 pm          YFA Sessions
1:00 pm                          Parents arrive for Closing Session
1:15 pm-2:00 pm          Closing

Last year we turned away applications due to limited space. Don't be turned away this year!

Questions?
Please email any questions to yfa@gwc.edu.