Take the academic learning from summer school and blend it with the self-discovery that comes with summer camp:
you will arrive at Reach Academy for Young Men.
OUR PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS: For LA-based young men entering Grades 7–10 (entering 11 in the fall) seeking a three-week, in-person experience
REMOTE: For young men anywhere entering Grades 7–10 (entering 11 in the fall) seeking engaging remote classes
WHAT WE OFFER: One, two and three-week remote and in-person courses
(Choose three classes: two in morning and one in afternoon)
COURSES ARE: Interest-based • Project-based • Inquiry-based
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING: Available to students in and around Los Angeles, CA
THE DETAILS
OUR COURSES: Reach Academy for Young Men offers a broad array of courses designed to interest young men. Our courses range from political science to environmentalism; from computer programing to music production.
CLASS SIZE: Our Curious Cardinals courses cap at 3 participants per class, in order to foster close mentoring ties. Our in-person classes cap at 10 participants per class, and include group projects.
FEEDBACK: Every young man receives written feedback from each one of their mentor teachers. These letters are to be used as tools for reflection and growth, and they are grounded in positive relationship.
OUR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Every day, our young men collaborate and iterate. They learn from mentor teachers who know them as individuals and draw upon their strengths. Our leadership program centers on: Self-presentation, Public Speaking, and Applied Motivation. At the conclusion of this three week leadership program, our young men will be well-versed in:
• Earned Credibility
• Authentic Leadership
• Relational Trust
• Growth Mindset
• Powerful Positivity
SPEAKER SERIES: Our Speaker Series exposes our young men to leaders representing a wide array of professional industries. Their stories inspire our young men to think outside of themselves and define the unique offerings they contribute to society at large.
OUR 2023 COURSES
Click on the links below to read teacher bios and course descriptions.
The Atom and the Periodic Table: Finding the Cosmos’ Place within Humanity
Thomas Warfel
Steven Jacobson
The Film Crew: Adventures in Collaborative Filmmaking
Steven Jacobson
Thomas Warfel
Great Literature by Great Writers
Nat Damon
The History of the Universe: Finding Humanity’s Place in the Cosmos
Thomas Warfel
Know Thyself: The Personal Statement
Nat Damon
MAUS I: A Narrative of Generational Struggle and Identity
David Derin, USC
Steven Jacobson
The Power of Music: Inherent Life Lessons in Pitch and Rhythm
Dr. Jeffrey Parola
Public Speaking and Civil Discourse
Drew Kugler
The Screenwriter’s Craft: Action Screenwriting
Steven Jacobson
The Screenwriter’s Craft: World Building
Steven Jacobson
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Peter Dymock
Heath Corson
Ronak Shetty, Stanford University
Evolutionary Psychology: the Human Brain and the Animal Kingdom
John Ball, Harvard University
John Ball, Harvard University
Climate Change... Says Who?: Introduction to Environmental Modeling
Sunrit Panda, Princeton University
Money Matters: Introduction to Personal Finance and Trading
Sunrit Panda, Princeton University
Why are There So Many Letters in Math?
David Hill, Harvard University
See the Numbers in Games: Intro to Sports Analytics
Daniel Fishman, Stanford University
Sustainable Technology in California
Daniel Fishman, Stanford University
War & Strategy: From Troy to Ukraine
Calvin Dunn, Western Washington University
Famous Tales of Survival: More than Meets the Eye
Calvin Dunn, Western Washington University
Music Production and Songwriting: Finding Your Voice as an Artist
Hayden Jones, Wesleyan University
Expect the Unexpected: Quirks of Quantum Mechanics and Tangential Topics
Beyer White, Princeton University
Making Art Like Mozart: An Introduction to Classical Composition
Beyer White, Princeton University
Nate Hylton, University of Pennsylvania
The Course Schedule At-A-Glance

Downloadable PDFs of Courses and Weekly Schedule
COST OF PROGRAMS
3-week on-campus program: $3,000
2-week on-campus program $2,100
1-week on-campus program: $1,200
3-week remote program: $2,100
2-week remote program $1,500
1-week remote program: $900
*Scholarships and Financial Aid available.
OUR CAMPUS
A Non-Denominational Program
All Saint's Church Beverly Hills
504 N. Camden Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESSIBLE







