One of the many ways that HCIS is unique in the Duluth area is our Symposium course offerings. These are intensive, single subject classes that run for 5-6 days, allowing students to focus deeply on a specific area of study. Symposiums take place twice during the school year:

• Winter Symposium (1 class, 5 days): Held during the first week of January, right after Winter Break, Winter Symposium gives students the chance to explore Duluth’s local offerings through courses like Curling, Outdoor Adventures, Square Dancing with Children, and more.

• Spring Symposium (2 classes, 5 and 6 days): Offered in the last week of May and the first week of June, after the second semester, Spring Symposium provides students with opportunities to take part in activities such as Sailing, hiking the Superior Hiking Trail, Trail Restoration, and other outdoor experiences.

These courses are designed to engage students in hands on, experiential learning outside of the traditional classroom setting.