When it comes to exceptional summers, ACA delivers...

• Unforgettable locations and comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations
  

• Unmatched course and activity options
  

• Unbeatable personalized attention from outstanding staff and professional instructors

And remember, ACA weekend adventures are always included in your tuition!

ACA's advantages add up to a summer like no other!  We're sure you'll agree, no other pre-college enrichment program compares!

When it comes to exceptional summers...ACA is in a class by itself!

Here’s What Sets ACA Apart!

ACA delivers the most personalized program available!

Our staff members dedicate themselves to offering the finest in classes, activities, workshops and semi-private athletic instruction. Each student creates a summer that matches his or her interests!

ACA provides the comforts you deserve!

Rooms include air conditioning, private baths, cleaning service and more. The Statesider in Madison is right in the heart of a classic college town. The Hotel Don Paco in Seville, the Hotel Albergo Firenze in Florence and Beit Hall in London are in the midst of European urban excitement! Accommodations in Costa Rica and Panama feature breathtaking tropical surroundings, and the residence in D.C. is steps from some of the most important, influential locations in the United States!

ACA is in the best locations!

Whether students are stateside enjoying Madison’s lakeside appeal or the rich history of D.C., headed overseas to savor the fast-paced charm of London, the old-world atmosphere of Seville or the Renaissance splendor of Florence, or headed down to Central America for an incredible experience in Costa Rica and Panama, every ACA location offers a unique combination of cultural diversions, academic resources, reassuring safety – and great summer weather!

ACA offers the best enrichment and college credit classes!

ACA provides challenging courses taught by engaging academic professionals – not just “workshops” supervised by our resident counselors. We offer a diverse selection of classes, field trips and special events, ensuring that every student has an enlightening summer. ACA programs in Europe and Central America provide the same structure and security as any ACA program stateside! Our European and Central American programs are built on a residence-stay philosophy. Sharing the same ACA-approved residence ensures a comfortable stay for every student and minimizes cultural transition. ACA’s bilingual staff members also live on-site and are dedicated to improving the language skills of each student!

ACA attracts students from across the country, and from around the world!

ACA recruits from diverse schools coast to coast and even overseas, enrolling students who enjoy cultivating diverse friendships and who are committed to personal enrichment. This creates a dynamic blend of exceptional students who create an unforgettable summer for everyone!

ACA means everything is included!

Trips to must-see landmarks, specialized meal plans, semi-private sports instruction, classes earning college credit – it’s all part of the ACA experience. Plus, students enjoy signature weekend adventures! There are no surprise extras. You get the whole package with ACA!

ACA is unmatched in ensuring student SAFETY!

We never use public transportation – ever. We charter private, air-conditioned coaches or hire vehicles for every trip, whether it’s a weekend visit to a college campus or an evening trip to an activity across town. In Europe, we also give each student his or her own cell phone. This lets them stay in touch with ACA directors and staff, and makes it easy for moms and dads to call and check in from back home.

What Really Makes ACA the Best?

Quite simply, our people. ACA stands alone, because our staff creates an atmosphere that provides students with the resources, guidance and attention they deserve. That’s why ACA has one of the lowest student-to-staff ratios of any pre-college program in the industry!

Don’t settle for a typical summer!

Make it amazing with the ultimate pre-college summer program.  Make it ACA!