University of Dallas Summer Institute in Classical Languages
A fully online summer program offering intensive first-year Latin or Greek language courses for college credit. High school students who have completed their junior year and are at least 16 by July 1 are explicitly encouraged to apply, alongside undergraduates and teachers.
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Arete: An Introduction to the Classics (University of Dallas)
A two-week residential summer program on the University of Dallas campus for rising juniors, seniors, and recent grads to explore the Classics through readings, museum visits, and cultural excursions such as Shakespeare in the Park, earning 3 college credit hours.
Catholic University of America Ancient Languages Online Summer Program
Live, synchronous online summer courses in Greek or Latin (plus Hebrew and other ancient languages) offered by Catholic University's Department of Ancient and Medieval Languages and Cultures. High school students are explicitly welcomed alongside undergraduates and adult learners, with courses offering up to four semesters of college-level study.
UCLA Summer Sessions Greek & Latin Intensive Language Courses
Eight-week, in-person intensive Greek or Latin courses at UCLA that compress a full year of language study, preparing students to read authors like Homer or Cicero in the original. Language Intensives are on UCLA's pre-approved course list for high schoolers age 15+, so no petition is required.
Medusa Mythology Exam (National Mythology Exam)
An annual national exam for grades 9-12 testing knowledge of classical (Greek and Roman) mythology, administered by Excellence Through Classics, a committee of the American Classical League. Students take the exam through their school and can earn gold, silver, or ribbon awards.
Scribo Writing Contest (Excellence Through Classics)
A national creative-writing contest for Latin students at the elementary, middle, and high school level, run by Excellence Through Classics (American Classical League). Students submit original short stories, poems, or comics in Latin around an annual theme, judged by experience level.
CAJCL CARCER Certamen Regional Qualifier
A California Junior Classical League regional Certamen (fast-paced quiz bowl on classical civilization, language, and mythology) tournament held each February, with separate Northern and Southern California competitions. Winners advance to the semi-final Certamen rounds at the CAJCL State Convention.