Summer Session is more than lectures and lessons. It’s an all-inclusive learning adventure on the beautiful and historic Principia College campus. Join us June 13–21, 2026. There's still time to register.
Can't make it to St. Louis? Take one, two, or three virtual Summer Session courses.
Interested in a one-day getaway on the Principia College campus? Join us for Saturday-cation, June 20!
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Saturday-cation: June 20
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Cooking Class: The Mediterranean table—a journey of sunkissed flavors
with Master Chef Marcel Biró
Join Chef Marcel for a vibrant culinary tour celebrating the Greek and Italian coasts, where simplicity and freshness are the soul of every dish. Discover how centuries-old traditions of olive oil, herbs, and seaside grilling shaped the world’s most beloved cuisine. Featuring grilled vegetables, lemon-oregano chicken, tzatziki, and roasted tomato couscous, this demonstration-style class invites everyone to taste, ask questions, and enjoy fun culinary stories — including why Mediterranean diets are considered among the healthiest and most joyful in the world.
I had a wonderful time seeing the campus, playing tennis & pickleball, attending interesting classes, and meeting amazing people.”
— 2025 Summer Session Attendee
Virtual Summer Session Courses:
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THE STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER" – A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THE 250TH BIRTHDAY OF THE USA
with Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish (HON’14)
June 15–19, 2026 / 11:15 a.m.–12:05 p.m. CT
This fly-over of generations of American composers celebrates the vibrancy of the tremendous creative output of hundreds of composers since the birth of our nation in 1776. "The Stars and Stripes Forever," a spirited and patriotic march by John Philip Sousa, captures the essence of American values of freedom, hope, and justice over the last 250 years. Enjoy some of the greatest contributions of our unique cultural heritage, including music by William Billings, hymnist Lowell Mason, songwriter Stephen Foster, great Romantics Gottschalk and MacDowell, and moderns Amy Beach, Scott Joplin, Charles Ives, Leonard Bernstein, and Aaron Copland—to name but a few.
My Summer Session Story
Meet Star Campbell (C'77), a three-time Summer Session participant, and hear what makes Summer Session an experience she keeps coming back for.
Have Questions?
We are happy to answer your questions about Summer Session, Saturday-cation, or virtual Summer Session courses.
2025 Slideshow
This is what's waiting for you in 2026! Enjoy highlights from last year's program, and see a few of the moments that make Summer Session an unforgettable learning adventure.