American Collegiate Adventures (ACA)

American Collegiate Adventures (ACA) offers Pre-College, Study Abroad, and Career Exploration Programs. Classes run Monday through Friday, and weekend adventures are always included. ACA staff members live on student-occupied floors and accompany students on all activities and excursions, and ACA uses private transportation and never public transportation.

Programs

• ACA @ Los Angeles — Students completing grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 by the summer of 2027 qualify for admission into the Pre-College, Study Abroad & Career Exploration Programs. · Classes run Monday through Friday. Weekday schedule: 8:30 am-9:15 am breakfast; 9:30 am-11:00 am Course 1; 11:15 am-12:45 pm Course 2; 1:00 pm-2:00 pm lunch; 2:00 pm-3:00 pm chill; 3:00 pm-5:30 pm afternoon activities; 5:30 pm-6:30 pm shower, change, relax; 6:30 pm-8:00 pm dinner; 8:00 pm-11:00 pm evening activities; 11:00 pm-12:00 am residence hall social time; 12:00 am goodnight. · $6,495–$8,495 per session

At a glance

• Ages: 11–18 years old
• Price range: $6,495–$8,495 per session
• Current session: June 28 - July 17 (Jun 28–Jul 17, 2027); July 5 - July 17 (Jul 5–Jul 17, 2027)
• General schedule: Classes run Monday through Friday. Weekend adventures are always included.

About the provider

ACA is celebrating 34 years. Its mission is to provide university based pre-college summer programs that create an interactive environment with a well-balanced and structured experience both in and out of the classroom. All ACA classes are graded on a satisfactory or unsatisfactory basis, and students receive a Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of each course.

Deposit refundable until February 1, 2027. ACA enrollment is limited and determined on a rolling basis. All ACA classes are graded on a satisfactory or unsatisfactory basis, and students receive a Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of each course.

Last updated September 17, 2026.