Registration for Great Books at Colby 2024

  • Review/Print "IN_PERSON" mail in Registration Application


    • For those who wish to receive books early, we are happy to mail your books upon receipt of your deposit.

    Please make your check payable to: Great Books at Colby.
    This is for ADULT Participants Only!

    Mail To:
    Great Books at Colby
    PO Box 424
    Newtown Square, PA 19073

    For more information or additional flyers visit our website at www.GreatBooks-atColby.org.

    You can also direct questions to John Dalton at 610-608-7711, or email him at jd5258875@aol.com

    At this time there is no Children’s Program for those under sixteen. For now, email John Dalton (jd5258875@aol.com) with any questions.

    Friday Night Lobster Bake!

    Don't forget to sign up for the Friday Night Lobster Bake. Not a lobster fan - pre-order fish, vegetarian, or steak. Prepared for you for easy eating.
    The sides are amazing.

    How to eat a Maine Lobster
    Colby College Executive Chef Wendy Benney demonstrates a quick and easy way to eat Maine Lobster.




    Registration and Refunds:

    A deposit for each person is required with registration. Cancellations before June 8, 2024 cost ($90). Cancellations from June 9 to July 21, 2024 incur a loss of half of your deposit. After that, you are liable for the required deposit. The balance of registration is due at Colby on Sunday, July 21, 2024, and must be either Cash or Check. A previous attendee registering any family or individuals new to Colby, is eligible for a $25 discount, unless already receiving discount by scholarship.

    You must register by mail.

    Some people previously rolled over their deposit when Great Books at Colby was virtual and naturally that still applies for 2024.

    Optional Saturday Nights to Attend the Atlantic Music Festival’s Concert:

    Extra nights, On Campus:
    Saturday, July 20th ($125, lodging, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch) and/or Saturday July 27th ($120,lodging, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast).

    Extra nights, Waterville Dorms:
    Saturday, July 20th ($140, lodging, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch) and/or Saturday July 27th ($135, lodging, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast).

    Concerts are free.

    Registration Grid












    Please prepay for additional nights with your registration deposit.

    Registration Info

    • Food and Accomodations
      • Off-Campus Housing

        • Those opting to reside in the airconditioned dorms at Alfond Main Street Commons stay in the four or six bedroom suites with shared bath facilities (six nights: Sunday through Friday night).

      • Campus Housing

        • On campus registration includes a single or double dormitory room (six nights: Sunday through Friday night) and all meals.

      • Commuters

        • Commuters participate in all activities, but live on their own, off-campus, and receive lunch each day at the Dana Dining Hall and attend the Lobster Bake. Breakfast and dinner for commuters are optional for additional fees.

        Lobster Bake
      • Optional Saturday Nights to Attend the Atlantic Music Festival’s Concert: Saturday, July 20th and Saturday, July 27th - Additional fee to stay over
        • Concerts are free.
        • Please prepay for additional nights with your registration deposit.
        • On Campus:

          • Saturday, July 20th ($125, lodging, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch) and/or Saturday July 27th ($120, lodging, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast).

        • Waterville Dorms:

          • Saturday, July 20th ($140, lodging, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch) and/or Saturday July 27th ($135, lodging, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast).

    • Food Service

      • Dining is at Dana Dining Hall, newly renovated with air conditioning, which offers a variety of distinctive locally grown and organic foods in an all-you-can-eat buffet and provides many options for vegetarians. The Lobster Bake is included in the meal service.

      Lunch
    • General Information
      • Living arrangements are in comfortable dorm rooms. All buildings are smoke-free
      • On campus there are no air-conditioned dorms, but Colby has made their air-conditioned dorms, Alfond Main Street Commons, in downtown Waterville available.
      • Fans and reading lights are available.
      • The school provides towels and bed linen, although some prefer to bring their own towels. You might want to bring a mirror.
    • Special Needs

      • Arrangements can usually be made for people with special needs. If you have special medical or other needs, please include that on your application. That information is forwarded to John Dalton (jd5258875@aol.com) who assigns rooms and oversees accommodations.

      Registration and Refunds:
      • A deposit for each person is required with registration.
      • Cancellations before June 8, 2024 cost ($90). Cancellations from June 9 to July 21, 2024 incur a loss of half of your deposit. After that, you are liable for the required deposit.
      • The balance of registration is due at Colby on Sunday, July 21, 2024, and must be either Cash or Check.
      • A previous attendee registering any family or individuals new to Colby, is eligible for a $25 discount, unless already receiving discount by scholarship.
      • You must register by mail.
      • Some people previously rolled over their deposit when Great Books at Colby was virtual and naturally that still applies for 2024.
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