At American Collegiate Adventures (ACA Summer), we believe that education should be as exciting as it is enriching. ACA Summer offers the perfect blend of academics, culture, and adventure! Best of all, you get to personalize your experience by choosing two exciting electives for ACA Summer Study Abroad, Pre-College, and Middle School programs that make your summer truly unforgettable.
Earn College Credit While Exploring the World
ACA Summer isn’t just about fun—it’s about gaining valuable skills and credentials, too! Students enrolled in 2- and 3-week programs can earn 3 college credits upon completing our comprehensive language program. Other classes options are also available for the Florence, Italy program earning up to 6 college credits. Many high schools grant credit for ACA courses. We’re happy to work with your school in advance to determine if your ACA coursework qualifies for such credit.
College credits are conferred through Marist College (for an additional fee) and are transferable to most universities, based on their individual standards.
Each ACA Summer Study Abroad and Pre-College student will receive an official university transcript reflecting their coursework, credits, and grades. As an added bonus, ACA’s esteemed professors are always happy to write letters of recommendation for college applications!
Choose Your Adventure with ACA’s Exciting Electives
From language immersion to hands-on culinary experiences and creative arts, our elective options offer something for every interest. Here are just a few of the unique and immersive courses available:
- Spanish in Barcelona
Dive into the Spanish language with courses tailored to your skill level! Students take a placement test at the beginning of the course to ensure they are grouped with students at the same level. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to refine your fluency, you’ll learn conversational and written communication while practicing essential linguistic structures and tenses. Advanced students will refine complex sentence structures and verb tenses, all with a focus on pronunciation, reading, writing, and comprehension.
- Get Cooking, Italian Style!
Do you have what it takes to cook like a true Italian? Partnering with Cordon Bleu, our program offers an exclusive opportunity to learn from professional Italian chefs! From kneading fresh pasta to mastering the art of a perfect risotto, you’ll gain hands-on experience in one of the world’s top culinary destinations. And, of course, you get to savor every delicious dish you create!
- Fashion Design in Nice
Experience the world of haute couture firsthand in one of fashion’s most iconic locations! Explore how fabrics, textures, and colors come together to create cutting-edge designs. With field trips to top fashion hotspots along the Côte d’Azur, you’ll gain insights into the dynamic industry beyond the glitz and glamour. Plus, you’ll have the chance to design and develop a fashion concept of your very own.
ACA’s Global Leadership elective is an engaging course that equips students with essential leadership skills through discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies. Students will develop confidence in communication, teamwork, decision-making, and conflict resolution. By the end, students will have a personalized leadership style and the confidence to take on leadership roles in school and beyond.
If you’re ready to turn your business ideas into a reality, this course is your first step! You’ll develop a business plan, complete market research, and develop a strategy to bring your vision to life. Tap into your innovation and let your inner entrepreneur take charge!
Other Unique Elective Options Available:
- Digital Marketing
- International Business
- Crime Scene Investigations
- Technology & Innovation
- Digital Photography
- Introduction to Psychology
- The Art of Flamenco
- Filmmaking
- Creative Writing
- Community Service
- Soccer
- Independent Workout
- SAT/ACT Prep
Customize your adventure, gain valuable knowledge, and explore the world with like-minded students. Are you ready to make unforgettable memories? Join us at ACA and take your education beyond the classroom! Learn more and start your journey today!
