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Lake Forest Academy Summer Academy
Overview
Lake Forest Academy offers two summer divisions: High School Credit Courses in mathematics, sciences, and enrichment (June–July 2026), and Middle School STEAM+ Camps featuring service-learning, arts, technology, and debate (June 2026). Both programs are held on the Lake Forest Academy campus in Illinois.
At a glance
Sessions
Jun1–4 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter
Location
Lake Forest, IL
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,500
Entering grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Application requirements
Chemistry 1
iBook edition of Chemistry by Buthelezi et al. required on day one
Biology 1
Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections 10th edition (ISBN-13: 978-0135269169) required on day one or before class begins
Geometry
Scientific calculator capable of trigonometry required
High School Credit Courses
No more than 2 days missed for full-credit classes; no more than 1 day missed for half-credit classes (last day cannot be missed for either)
Non-LFA students
Transcript credit acceptance determined by home school/district policies
Cost & sessions
High School Credit Courses: Full-credit $3,000 (June 8–July 2); Half-credit $1,500 (June 8–18 or June 22–July 2). Middle School STEAM+ Camps: $500 per camp (Weeks 1, 3); $400 per camp (Week 2); $1,600 discount for four sessions over three weeks.
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