Hollinsummer: July 2026
July 12-18, 2026
Pre-College program for rising 9th – 12th Grade girls
Looking for an adventure this summer? Join us for Hollinsummer, a pre-college summer program for young women with interests in everything from creative writing to riding and more!
Questions?
Contact us: We’re happy to answer whatever we can!
Leeandrea Oliver ’17
Assistant Director of Admission
Top 50 Summer Program
Hollins University’s Hollinsummer program is among the Top 50 Best Pre-College Summer Programs
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Summer camps and programs
Writers Who Are Going Places:
Creative Writing Intensive
Looking for a creative and supportive writing community? Interested in a sneak peek into one of the nations’ top creative writing programs? Our Creative Writing Intensive will help you develop a stronger writing voice in fiction, poetry, and personal narratives. This weeklong skill development program includes writers’ workshops and special events with visiting authors to help you hone your skills.
Experiment and Explore:
Science Seminar
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.
Riders Who Are Going Places:
Advanced Equestrian Program
Are you an advanced or intermediate rider interested in learning from college instructors about hunter/jumper riding, barn management, and the care of horses? In this weeklong riding intensive, you will receive college level coaching, top notch amenities, and the pleasure of our esteemed Hollins horses 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.