Ready for a Summer Adventure?
July 12-18, 2026
Second week (July 19-25) available for Riding program
Hollinsummer offers high school women the perfect blend of learning, creativity, and fun—all on Hollins University’s beautiful campus in Southwest Virginia. Discover new passions, make lifelong friends, and get a true taste of college life.
Questions?
Contact us: We’re happy to answer whatever we can!
Why Hollinsummer?
- A supportive, close-knit campus that feels like home
- Opportunities to discover new interests or deepen your current passions
- Guidance from faculty experts and professionals who love teaching and mentoring
- A full slate of fun activities and traditions that make every evening as memorable as your classes
Register by March 1 and receive 10% discount on the registration fee
Payment is due in full by June 1, or your registration will be canceled and your deposit will not be returned.
When:
July 12-18, 2026 (2nd week available for equestrian)
Who:
Rising 9th-12th grade women
Where:
Hollins University, Roanoke, VA
Residential Tuition:
$1,150 ($1,350 equestrian)
Day Tuition (9 a.m.-5 p.m.):
$550 ($700 equestrian)
Early Registration Discount:
Register by March 1, 2026, and receive 10% off
Put $200 down; final payment due June 1. Registration will be canceled if unpaid and deposits are nonrefundable.
Hollinsummer camps and programs
Reflect and Create:
Writing Retreat
July 12-18, 2026
Looking for a creative and supportive summer writing program for teens? The Reflect and Create Writing Retreat offers an immersive, weeklong experience designed for high school students who want to strengthen their craft and gain a preview of one of the nation’s top creative writing programs.
During this summer creative writing program, students develop a stronger writing voice across fiction, poetry, and personal narrative. This pre-college writing retreat includes daily writers’ workshops, small-group feedback sessions, and special events with visiting authors giving young writers the tools, mentorship, and inspiration they need to grow.
Riders Who Are Going Places
July 12-18 & July 19–25, 2026
Are you an intermediate or advanced rider looking for a summer equestrian program that challenges you and helps you grow? This weeklong hunter/jumper riding intensive gives students the chance to train with college-level instructors, learn barn management, and deepen their understanding of horse care. Riders work with Hollins horses that are also used by our nationally recognized riding team. As the week concludes, you’ll show off your skills with a Saturday morning showcase and picnic farewell for parents and family members.
Interested students must submit their Hollinsummer application, including the required skills video, by February 1. Students will be assessed and alerted in their placement of Week 1 or Week 2 by March 1. Note that demand for this program typically exceeds capacity; it is likely we will be unable to accommodate all applicants.
Experiment and Explore:
Science Seminar
July 12-18, 2026
Do you have a passion for the sciences? This weeklong research symposium challenges participants to experiment and explore high interest topics in chemistry, and environmental studies. So, whether your future interests lie in ecology, medicine, or engineering, you will gain invaluable experience in a college-level research environment both in the lab and in the field.
Creating Community and Connection
In the heart of Southwest Virginia, Hollins University sparks passion and purpose—where students learn, lead, and discover the world.
At Hollinsummer, you’ll experience it all—living in welcoming residence halls, sharing meals in the dining hall, and filling your evenings with swimming, games, and crafts. It’s a true taste of college life in a close-knit community.
WHAT IS HOLLINS UNIVERSITY?
Hollins University is a private liberal arts college for women with a deep history of fostering intellectual curiosity, creativity, and leadership. Hollins ignites in students a lifelong passion to learn, explore, and create. Through exceptional internships, collaborative research projects, and study abroad experiences, students extend their learning beyond the classroom and gain the knowledge, confidence, and perspective to shape meaningful lives and careers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Where will I live?
You’ll stay in first-year residence halls (Tinker and Randolph), which are located near classrooms, tennis courts, and an indoor swimming pool.
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What will I do when I’m not in class?
You’ll take part in a full program of recreation activities, ranging from karaoke to bingo, games and crafts.
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What will I eat?
You’ll have meals in the campus dining hall and choose from a variety of vegetarian and meat entrees, vegetables, breads, sandwiches, salad bar, drinks, and desserts.