August 17-21, 2026
This year's Summer Institute brings educators together in person with leading thinkers on the future of education.
Program highlights will include:
- Artificial Intelligence, led by returning expert Greg Kulowiec
- Teaching and learning with John Almarode, Ph.D.
- Civic Education
- Wilderness First Aid Certification
Summer Institute Tracks
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Foundations for Student Use | From Single Use to Systems - Leveraging AI to Design Solutions to Complex Challenges | Redesigning Assessment in the Age of AI | ||
| Civil Discourse in the Classroom | Media Literacy for Critical Thinking and Democracy | Transforming Educator Practice to Center Student Voice and Boost Engagement | ||
| SOLO Wilderness First Aid Certification | Health and Wellness | From Impact to Action: Making What Works Best Visible in Every Classroom | ||
Workshops
![Facing History & Ourselves]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776967203/mercersburgedu/batc9vwhaqm98flh24yh/facing-history-and-ourselves.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776967203/mercersburgedu/batc9vwhaqm98flh24yh/facing-history-and-ourselves.png","width":345}])
This is a three-day workshop, taking place Monday through Wednesday.
![Mercersburg Academy counseling services team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776966871/mercersburgedu/twhhw30tbnscl5zo60vp/counseling-services.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776966871/mercersburgedu/twhhw30tbnscl5zo60vp/counseling-services.png","width":345}])
This one-day workshop is taking place Thursday.
![SOLO Wilderness First Aid]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776952728/mercersburgedu/gjcftd7djl4nl4e4drr7/solo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776952728/mercersburgedu/gjcftd7djl4nl4e4drr7/solo.png","width":345}])
This workshop will be offered as a two-day training.
![Greg Kulowiec]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685986127/mercersburgedu/mgrc1vqbp6xx3zpl8mpa/kulowiec.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685986127/mercersburgedu/mgrc1vqbp6xx3zpl8mpa/kulowiec.jpg","width":345}])
The Kulowiec Group will provide four days of professional learning for Mercersburg Academy faculty.
![George Couros]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776952230/mercersburgedu/koxuqksnsmdlqxtnyxrq/almarode.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776952230/mercersburgedu/koxuqksnsmdlqxtnyxrq/almarode.png","width":345}])
This is a one-day workshop (Friday only).
Dorm Rooms
In addition, lodging in one of our dorm rooms on campus is available for $30/night. This includes a private room with a shared hallway bathroom and basic linens.