June 22–28, 2025
Step into a week of intellectual discovery, cultural enrichment, and personal transformation at Chautauqua Institution, a unique 750-acre lakeside community nestled in southwestern New York State. From June 22-28, 2025, we invite you to join a special group study program centered around this year’s theme: Themes of Transformation: Forces Shaping Our Tomorrow.
What’s Waiting for You at Chautauqua?
Chautauqua is a vibrant and historic community that brings together thought leaders, changemakers, and curious minds from around the globe. During our week at this renowned institution, you’ll engage with groundbreaking ideas and interdisciplinary perspectives from experts in social science, economics, and futurism—challenging you to rethink your role in shaping the future.
The Week 1 2025 Theme is Themes of Transformation: Forces Shaping Our Tomorrow
In a world of constant change, the only certainty is transformation. During our time at Chautauqua, we will explore the trends, discoveries, and societal shifts that are shaping the world of tomorrow. How will we respond to the challenges around us? Will we be catalysts for change or mere reactionaries? Through dynamic case studies and discussions led by top scholars and changemakers—including Sian Leah Beilock, President of Dartmouth—you’ll be equipped with the insights to understand and navigate these transformations.
Program Details:
Dates: June 22–28, 2025
Cost:
- $3,150 double occupancy
- $3,450 single occupancy
Your registration includes:
- Full-access gate pass for daily lectures and evening entertainment
- 6-night accommodations at the historic Athenaeum Hotel
- Group bus transportation to/from Buffalo-Niagara International Airport
- Full, daily delicious breakfast spread (6 days), 3 lunch meals, 5 dinners
- An off-site excursion to Jamestown, New York, with a private visit to the incredible National Comedy Center and the Lucy & Desi Museum
- A special lecturer assigned just to our group
- More!!
Our group program includes almost everything needed for a truly special experience. Find out what all the excitement is about at this “summer camp for lifelong learners” by traveling to CHQ with Eckerd College.
Learn more about the events and speakers as they become available by visiting https://www.chq.org/things-to-do/events/.
Questions? Contact Eckerd Study Travel Manager Judy Tilton at tiltonjd@eckerd.edu.
Why Travel with OLLI at Eckerd?
At OLLI at Eckerd College, we curate intellectually enriching journeys tailored for passionate lifelong learners. Whether engaging in local history, exploring world-class museums, or enjoying curated cultural events, our programs blend adventure with education—because travel should be as enlightening as it is inspiring.
“The grounds are refreshing, the meals are delicious, the music is magical, and traveling with Eckerd College makes it all easy and fun!“
Stuart Lipman, MD, 2023 Eckerd College CHQ Participant
