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Image of Mayapple Center for the Arts and Humanities Mayapple Center for the Arts and Humanities:
Are you searching for a quality summer arts program for adults in the CT / NYC area? Situated in Stamford CT (just one hour north of NYC), The Mayapple Center provides 5-day summer programs in the fields of music, creative writing, theatre, visual arts, and humanities. Our summer programs are open to adults ages 18+ with two years of college experience, and are taught by leading specialists in their respective fields.

Our diverse programs are offered in a retreat environment where the distractions of quotidian life are suspended, freeing participants and faculty to pursue artistic and intellectual passions. We create an atmosphere where artists and scholars of exceptional stature come to teach and collaborate with small groups of dedicated, like-minded participants.


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Photo of Summer Programs in Stamford CT for Adults The Center is located on a masterfully-designed, 10 acre campus whose serene lake and peaceful landscape of trees and gardens serve to inspire its residents. Our beautiful lake serves as the perfect background to inspire creativity.


 

Image of Mayapple Center for the Arts and Humanities Our meals are partially prepared from organic produce from Mayapple gardens, and we serve locally-sourced food at every meal. The center’s holistic approach to artistic growth and development is demonstrated by our dedication to sustainability.


 

Photos of Mayapple Center for the Arts and Humanities Activities such as swimming, tennis, yoga, canoeing, and meditation promote a strong sense of community among residents, with an emphasis on mindfulness. Onsite massage therapy is available for participants by appointment.


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iD Tech Camps, California
Courses / Programs
Since 1999, over 170,000 students have chosen iD Tech Camps to unlock their limitless tech potential. internalDrive, Inc. provides its hugely-popular summer iD Tech Camps for kids and teens, as well as the iD Programming Academy, iD Gaming Academy, and iD Film Academy in over 80 prestigious universities in the U.S., including UCLA in Los Angeles, California State University, San Francisco State University, Stanford University, and UC San Diego.

With week-long day camps and overnight camps available for students ages 7-17, as well as teen summer camps for ages 13-18, students may register for children's summer camps for one or several weeks (further camps).

Make your own game at the game design camps. Learn programming in C++ or Java at the programming camps & robotics camps. Get creative at the web design camps & digital arts camps. Film and edit at the movie camps. Get inspired by energetic, tech-savvy instructors, and build critical 21st century STEM (Science, Technology, Math & Engineering) skills.

iD Tech Camps guarantees small class sizes (student-instructor ratio of 8:1) and uses professional, brand-name products at each camp. Students are provided with a computer for the duration, and are instructed by a qualified & experienced adult-only staff.

“This was an excellent introduction to programming. The Camp is well run, organized, and my son liked the instructor and other students. He definitely wants to return for another session.”
- Greg, Parent, Cal Lutheran University
Summer Tech Camps for Kids & Teens ages 7-18:

iD Tech Camp:
- Week-long Day camps for ages 7-17
- Week-long Overnight camps for ages 10-17 

iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

iD Game Design & Development Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

iD Film Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all iD Academy locations.
The Candle Academy in Jamaica & Online
Courses / Programs
• Immerse yourself this spring or summer in the exciting world of candle making, encaustic art, and wax painting with an intensive course in Jamaica (new location information to follow. Contact us for details of accommodation).

• The Candle Academy offers summer and year-round courses taught by Gary Simmons - one of the world's top candle designers and encaustic art specialists.

• The Candle Academy is a leading candle making school for U.S. & global students. Its qualifications in the candle business offer you the creative, technical and commercial skills you need to profit from this profession.

• In addition to our on-site programs, students may also study via distance learning, with candle making courses taught Live via Skype and email correspondence.

"Lessons are step by step and easy to learn. Fantastic inspiration to get motivated in the art of candle making."
- Alexandra, France

"Even being an existing candlemaker for many years, I was very inspired."
- Mel, Australia
Summer & Year-Round Candle Making Courses:

- Taught in English or French

- For beginners to advanced artists

Course options:
• Candle Making Business Setup (6 days)

• Condensed Business Setup course (4 days)

• Advanced Candle Making course (2 days)

• Candle Making weekend courses (2 days)

• Encaustic Art / Wax Painting Workshop (2-3 days)

• Basic Intro to the Art of Candle Making (1 hour) 

• Online Candle Making Courses (Live via Skype and HD video)
- Skype 6 day candle making course = $2000
- Skype 4 day candle making course = $1200
- Skype 2 day candle making course = $600
Broadreach College, Raleigh
Courses / Programs
Broadreach College, the college division of Broadreach, offers accredited summer courses abroad for college students in the Caribbean, Latin America, South Africa & many more locations. Located in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina and backed by nineteen years of experience in running educational programs for thousands of young adults, Broadreach College combines the finest elements of experiential learning, traditional classroom learning and service learning with international travel and cultural exchange to provide extraordinary expeditions and study abroad opportunities. Our most popular programs include ecology and conservation, marine sciences, language and culture programs, wilderness and outdoor leadership.

Students begin each course with an orientation to the host country and culture as well as an introduction to other members of the group. This orientation typically lasts a couple of days and often includes an adventure activity unique to that particular location. After program orientation, students immerse themselves in the academic topic. Students will explore unique environments and cultures while studying exciting areas & learning critical know-how and skills.
Summer Programs in

Marine Science:
* Marine Resource Management
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* Marine Mammal Ecology
* Shark Behavior and Conservation
* Tropical Marine Biology

Natural Science:
* Primate Behaviour and Conservation
* African Wildlife Conservation
* Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity

Leadership:
* PADI Divemaster
* PADI Instructor Development
* Sailing and Leadership
* Wilderness First Responder

Languages:
* Spanish Language & Culture
* French Language & Culture
* Chinese Language & History
Penobscot Language School - Adult Summer English Immersion Program, Maine
Courses / Programs
Penobscot Language School in Rockland, Maine, is a unique non-profit center for language learning and international exchange offering summer English courses for adults. Each July and August we invite English language students from around the world to spend three weeks speaking English and exploring life in our small friendly community here on the beautiful Maine coast.

If you appreciate the value of a true English immersion, we would love to have you join us. The key to our success is the pleasure and excitement of meeting and learning from each other. This motivates an intense conversation in which you learn English through listening and active participation.
Summer English Program for Adults:

The goal of the Summer English Program for adults is maximum English acquisition. Three hours of class each weekday, 24/7 conversational immersion, speakers, individual tutorials, outdoor activities, meals and homestay are all pieces of this full immersion. Our courses are designed for international adults who have basic English skills and a serious interest in building confidence and fluency.
PAST Foundation
Courses / Programs
PAST is a non-profit educational and research team that puts together partnerships on compelling projects in Anthropology and makes the work available to students and the public through field schools, documentary film and interactive web access. Based in Columbus, Ohio, PAST started as a non-profit organization in 2000 founded by an international Board of Trustees who have devoted volumes of time to seeing that the mission of PAST is achievable.

Working with the Board of Trustees are professionals from around the world. Added to our trustees and volunteer staff are a handful of research associates – the everyday archaeologists and research scientists who join with PAST to take their work to the public. Founded to promote partnerships between anthropologists and educators, PAST successfully initiated and implemented projects throughout the United States.
Summer School Programs with Field Study covering topics such as Cultural Landscapes; Cave Ecology; Urban Gardening & Distribution; Shipwrecks and Maritime Archaeology; Marine Ecosystems; Forensic Anthropology.
The English Language Institute at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Courses / Programs
Study English at a top U.S. university this summer!

• Based just 15 minutes north of Downtown Baltimore (on the East Coast of the United States),the English Language Institute at Notre Dame of Maryland University provides an 8-week English language immersion summer camp for non-native English speaking adults and college-age students. We also offer our 8-week intensive English programs year-round as well as a TOEFL Test Preparation course.

• Full-time students study in class for 20 hours a week, and also work with classmates on projects outside of class and in the community. Part-time students have a variety of class options to fit their schedule.

• The English Language Institute summer program is an excellent course for international students from around the world who wish to improve their English language skills for academic and career advancement. We offer a wide range of modern facilities for our English students on our university campus.

Student Reviews:
"The program is very well built to learn and/or improve your English, the classes are interesting and the staff really helps you to reach your goal - whatever it is."
- Mark, Switzerland

"After learning English at the ELI, I have made big progress in English listening, speaking, reading and writing. My TOEFL score progressed from 490 to 567. The teachers here are very nice."
- Yaoping, China
8-week Summer English Language Program:

• Full-time & part-time options available

• Levels: High Beginner to Advanced Levels

Modules / Course Units include:
• Listening & Speaking
• Vocabulary
• Pronunciation
• Writing & Grammar
• Reading & Discussion

Further English Courses:
• Intensive, 5-week, TOEFL Test Preparation course