Reach Academy for Young Men
A life-changing Summer Institute in Los Angeles
Where young men thrive as learners, leaders, and changemakers — guided by relatable mentors and driven by a passion to make a difference in a trusting community fueled by belief.
“What we need more than anything else is not text-books, but text-people. It is the personality of the teacher which is the text that the pupils read: the text that they will never forget.”
—Abraham Joshua Heschel
Mr. Nat Damon
Founder, Executive Director
Reach Academy for Young Men embraces diversity and values the integrity of the individual. Individual differences of religion, culture, socioeconomic status, national origin, race, ethnicity, biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical appearance, and ability are acknowledged and respected. Every member of the community strives to behave in a sensitive, open, and respectful manner.
Mr. Tim Whiteman
Director of Institute
A diverse student body is an essential component of an experiential education. Students are most able to understand, appreciate, and respect differences in a setting that includes these differences. Reach Academy for Young Men seeks a diverse community in order to fulfill its mission to provide a strong, humanistic education for all students.
DO YOU seek a community where your ideas matter?
DO YOU want to broaden your friendships?
DO YOU have a passion for a topic that is not offered at your school?
DO YOU want to discover who you are, as a young man in an exclusive, diverse, and fun environment with new peers and engaging teachers?
Look no further…
JOIN US at Reach Academy for Young Men this summer — where young men proudly thrive.
WHAT MAKES
Reach Academy a truly unique
summer program?
We're proud that Reach Academy has 100% returning staff in 2026.
Both students and teachers express their passion for the program in the video:
Summer 2026 Information
• 2026 Applications will be available on November 1, 2025
• Summer 2026 Dates: June 15 - July 17, 2026
• 2026 Courses will be finalized on January 1, 2026. For now, please view our Course Catalogue from Summer, 2025
Reach Academy for Young Men is A Non-Denominational Program
In partnership with
Contact
Campus address
15871 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles CA 90049 · United States