Summer Youth Literacy Development Forum

The Summer Youth Literacy Development Forum is a weeklong, half-day camp for emerging 9th-12th grade students interested in building knowledge, understanding, experience, and skills in:

• College Preparation
• Financial Planning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cross Community Dialoguing

In addition to instructional time, students will have an opportunity to participate in a guided tour of the Vanderbilt University campus, learn from Vanderbilt University professors, students, and other professionals, and recieve a Vanderbilt University READY Lab certificate upon completion.

The Forum will be held daily May 25 - 29, 2026 from 8:30am to 12:30pm.*

For additional information or to answer any questions, email [email protected].

*Parking on the Vanderbilt campus is limited. Please contact us for more information on cost and availability.

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