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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Arts & Architecture in Athens
Once the powerful center of Classical civilization, Athens today is a Mediterranean metropolis of over 3 million, where ancient temples and modern street life share the same sunlit streets. Join a community of curious, design-loving teens and spend your summer exploring one of the world's most inspiring cities as you develop our own 3-D cardboard model for an original architectural concept. Throu...
Once the powerful center of Classical civilization, Athens today is a Mediterranean metropolis of over 3 million, where ancient temples and modern street life share the same sunlit streets. Join a community of curious, design-loving teens and spend your summer exploring one of the world's most inspiring cities as you develop our own 3-D cardboard model for an original architectural concept. Through hands-on classes and sketchbook-in-hand city walks, you'll explore how architecture reflects identity, shapes society, and adapts to change. Learn from professional architects, historians, and archaeologists who’ll help you decode Athenian design—from the ancient open-air theater Odeon of Herodes Atticus to the soaring columns of the Parthenon. And there’s time for pure adventure, too. Eat sou...
Program Highlights
Visit the Acropolis and walk beneath the Parthenon’s iconic marble columns, enduring symbols of Classical architecture and civic design.
Explore the stunning Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, where modern architecture meets art, nature, and learning.
Step into a Greek kitchen and prepare traditional dishes, exploring the flavors, techniques, and stories that bring Athens’ culture to life.
Wander the charming alleys of Anafiotika and Plaka, two of Athen’s oldest neighborhoods, on an urban scavenger hunt! Discover hidden architectural details, colorful doors, and lively street art.
Discover Athens’ vibrant street art scene and collaborate with your classmates to create a group mural.
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Quick Details
- Athens, Greece
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Experiential Learning
- American
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Locations
- Athens, Greece
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Travel Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Once the powerful center of Classical civilization, Athens today is a Mediterranean metropolis of over 3 million, where ancient temples and modern street life share the same sunlit streets. Join a community of curious, design-loving teens and spend your summer exploring one of the world's most inspiring cities as you develop our own 3-D cardboard model for an original architectural concept. Through hands-on classes and sketchbook-in-hand city walks, you'll explore how architecture reflects identity, shapes society, and adapts to change. Learn from professional architects, historians, and archaeologists who’ll help you decode Athenian design—from the ancient open-air theater Odeon of Herodes Atticus to the soaring columns of the Parthenon. And there’s time for pure adventure, too. Eat sou...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Once the powerful center of Classical civilization, Athens today is a Mediterranean metropolis of over 3 million, where ancient temples and modern street life share the same sunlit streets. Join a community of curious, design-loving teens and spend your summer exploring one of the world's most inspiring cities as you develop our own 3-D cardboard model for an original architectural concept. Through hands-on classes and sketchbook-in-hand city walks, you'll explore how architecture reflects identity, shapes society, and adapts to change. Learn from professional architects, historians, and archaeologists who’ll help you decode Athenian design—from the ancient open-air theater Odeon of Herodes Atticus to the soaring columns of the Parthenon. And there’s time for pure adventure, too. Eat sou...
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