The Lyceum of Monterey County

The Lyceum of Monterey County is a 501(c)3 non-profit that was founded in 1960.  Our mission is to inspire a life-long love of learning through enrichment programs that stimulate intellectual promise, awaken individual creativity, and foster academic achievement.  

The bulk of our programs are for students in grades 4 - 12, however, we do have many classes for families and parents to take with their kids.  

The Lyceum of Monterey County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1960.  We offer two major avenues for advanced learning for Monterey County students - Enrichment Classes and Academic Events.

Enrichment Classes offer a hands-on experiential approach to learning, and it is the cornerstone of each Lyceum program.  This method successfully captures the attention of students who have a variety of individual learning styles, and encourages them to use and strengthen their thinking skills.  Research shows that students learn best when they are involved in experiences that challenge the mind and engage the body. 

Annual Academic Events offer a unique opportunity to students to work on a major project through-out the year in addition to their regular course work.  Events like our Monterey County Mock Trial and Model UN Conferences for Middle and High School students are highly valued on college applications. Our 4th &5th grade Spelling Bee creates a unique opportunity for students to get excited about spelling and to go on to compete in the Scripps Howard competition.  We also offer History Day and Expanding Your Horizons STEM Conference & Career Fair for Girls.  These events all incorporate common core educational requirements in a unique and fun way for students.