Summer Reading Program

Kolbe’s Summer Reading Program is designed to inspire a love of reading and promote lifelong learning during the summer months. Whether your child is diving into classic literature or exploring faith-filled adventures, there’s something for every reader.
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• Summer Reading Clubs & Courses – Build community and dive deeper with guided reading and discussion. Learn More!
• The Summer Reading Challenge – Track your books, earn prizes, and enter our raffle with every book you complete! Learn More!
• Download the Summer with the Saints Summer Reading Catalog– A curated list of inspiring, wholesome titles to keep young minds engaged. Learn more!

Kolbe's Summer Reading Program is designed to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning during the summer months. The program offers a range of activities and resources to keep readers engaged and motivated.

Summer Reading Clubs & Courses

For those looking for a more interactive experience, our Summer Reading Clubs & Courses provide opportunities to connect with other readers and discuss books in live, virtual setting and offering a sample of our online learning environment.

Enroll for these courses and clubs through the Kolbe Portal and see our extensive course listing at courses.kolbe.org (to view summer courses, select "2025-SU" from the Academic Term dropdown filter).

‍Summer Term runs from June 17 through July 17, 2025 (with a break the first week of July). Some courses run for the duration of the summer term while others are one-week courses.

Please check course descriptions for the session week.

Summer Weekly Session Dates:
Week 1: June 17-19
Week 2: June 24-26
Week 3: July 08-10
Week 4: July 15-17‍

One of the highlights of Kolbe’s Summer Reading Program is the Summer Reading Challenge, which challenges participants to read a certain number of books over the summer to win prizes. In addition, readers can download our Summer Reading Catalog for recommendations on what to read next.
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The deadline to submit your completed books is July 31st, 2025!

Summer Reading Challenge Prizes

Earn rewards as you hit reading milestones! Thanks to generous contributions from The Merry Beggars, The Saints Podcast, Voyage Comics, and other partners, we’re thrilled to offer a variety of prizes to inspire and celebrate your reading journey.

Prize Tiers:

PreK-5 Grade Tier:

• Read 8 Books – Unlock a free eBook or audiobook from one of our featured authors.
• Read 15 Books – Receive an additional eBook or audiobook.

6-12 Grade Tier:

• Read 4 Books – Unlock a free eBook or audiobook from one of our featured authors.
• Read 7 Books – Receive an additional eBook or audiobook.

Grand Prize Raffle:

Every book your student reads = one (1) entry into our Grand Prize Raffle! At the end of the challenge, several lucky winners will be drawn to receive a special Grand Prize featuring items like:
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• Full Audiobook set of the Green Ember Series
• Kolbe Academy Spirit Wear
• Kolbe Gift Cards
• Books from our Summer with the Saints Summer Reading Catalog
• And many other exclusive goodies from Kolbe and our other partners!

We’re still adding to the prize pool, so stay tuned—other exciting rewards may be announced soon! 

How to Participate:

• Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge below.
• Use the link in your confirmation email to access the submission form.
• Submit each book your student reads through the summer using the submission form.
• Track their submissions and aim for the next prize tier!
• The reading challenge runs from April 16 through July 31, 2025.

The deadline to submit your completed books is July 31st, 2025!

Download Our New Summer Reading Catalog

Summer with the Saints Summer Reading Catalog

Classic Stories of Faith, Virtue, and Timeless Wisdom
‍Immerse your family in a summer of faith-filled reading with our carefully curated Summer Reading Catalog! Featuring timeless classics, inspiring stories of the Saints, and works from other great Christian authors, this collection nurtures both the mind and soul.  Whether diving into beloved literary masterpieces, exploring themes of virtue and faith, or discovering Catholic storytelling at its best, this list is designed to enrich and inspire readers of all ages.

Download your free Summer Reading Catalog today and join our Summer Reading Challenge to make this summer one of growth, adventure, and deepening of your children’s faith!