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Located in Stamford CT (just one hour north of NYC), The Mayapple Center provides 5-day summer programs in the fields of creative writing, music, visual arts, humanities, and theatre. Taught by experienced faculty who are leading specialists in their respective fields, our summer arts programs are open to adults with two years of college experience. In addition, we offer cultural literacy weekend programs for youth, 30-day artist residencies, humanities forums, humanitarian retreats, and study abroad programs.

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Why Choose Us?

Mayapple creates space to cultivate imagination through artistic and intellectual cross-pollination in a distinctly 21st century climate. We create an atmosphere where artists and scholars of exceptional stature come to teach and collaborate with small groups of dedicated, like-minded participants. 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.

Summer & Year-Round Arts Programs:
- 5-day summer programs for adults in the fields of creative writing, visual arts, music, humanities, & theatre
- Weekend programs for primary & college students aimed to increase cultural literacy
- 30 day residencies for artists & scholars
- Humanities forums that discuss the state of the arts & humanities and propose creative solutions to 21st century issues
- Study abroad programs to promote study of the arts & humanities
- Humanitarian retreats for individuals that focus on therapy; these retreats are staffed by volunteers & are tuition-free

Location & Facilities:

The Center is located on a 10 acre campus whose serene lake and peaceful landscape of trees and gardens serve to inspire its residents. Activities such as swimming, tennis, canoeing, yoga and meditation promote a strong sense of community among residents, with an emphasis on mindfulness. Onsite massage therapy is available for participants by appointment.

The center’s holistic approach to artistic growth and development is demonstrated by our dedication to sustainability. Meals are partially prepared from organic produce from Mayapple gardens, and we serve locally-sourced food at every meal.

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ID Tech Camps, Pennsylvania

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Since 1999, over 170,000 students have chosen iD Tech Camps to unlock their internal drive, and discover new technologies for today and the future. In Pennsylvania, iD Tech Camps provides 1-week and 2-week technology and computer science summer camps for kids and teens, as well as the iD Gaming Academy. Week-long day camps and overnight camps are available for students ages 7-17, and 2-week summer camps for teens ages 13-18.

iD Tech Camps technology education programs are held at 80 elite universities throughout the U.S. This prestigious list includes the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh), and Villanova University. Certificates for all iD Tech Camps locations are provided by Villanova University.

Accredited Continuing Education Units (CEU) are available from all iD Academy locations. The CEU programs of Villanova University are accredited by The International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET).

“I had an absolutely fantastic time for my second summer at iD Tech Camps. The staff is just awesome… games, software, camp mates, facilities – all great. I’ll definitely be back next year.”
- Sean W., Student, Villanova University

Summer Tech Camps for Kids & Teens ages 7-18:

iD Tech Camp:
- Weeklong Day Camps for Kids & Teens: ages 7-17

- Weeklong Overnight Camps for Kids & Teens: ages 10-17

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

Students may register for children's summer camps for one or several weeks.

Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all iD Academy locations.

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Sunshine Studios - Hollywood Dance Camp

Courses / Programs

• Sunshine Studios is a world-renowned contemporary dance school, with campuses around the globe in the U.S., UK, and China.

• This year, Sunshine Studios are offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for dancers age 16+ to take part in our exclusive 1 to 3-week Summer Camp Program in Los Angeles, California - home to some of the most prestigious dance studios in the world.

• The LAttitude Hollywood Dance Camp is an exclusive intensive dance training program, taught by the world’s best choreographers and instructors.

• As our student, you will live and dance in beautiful Hollywood, Los Angeles and experience the typical dancer life! Dance Workshops will include Hip Hop, House, Jazz, Popping, Locking, New style, Krunk, Waacking, Freestyle, Voguing, Stepping, Grooves, and more.

• At our amazing Hollywood Dance Camp, students receive master dance classes and instruction in LA’ s most famous dance studios: “Debbie Reynolds” and “Millenium”.

Intensive Dance Education Summer Camp Program for Teens, Youth & Young Adults ages 16+

• Duration: 8 days, 14 days or 21 days

• Choose from two different camp experiences: the Uprock (basic) and the Moonwalk (deluxe) edition.

Dance styles/workshops include:
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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."
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"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

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Kaplan International

Courses / Programs

• Kaplan International offer summer English courses for adults in the USA. Our English schools are located in New York City; Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Huntington Beach, California; Miami, Florida; Boston area, Massachusetts; Seattle area, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois; and Washington DC.

• All of our ESL schools in the USA offer Vacation English courses. Vacation English is our least intensive course option, helping you to improve your English language skills but leaving you with plenty of free time for sightseeing and leisure activities.

• Students take 20 General English classes per week. The course is designed for students over the age of 16 with elementary to advanced levels of English. Courses last from 2 - 52 weeks and begin every Monday.

• In addition to our Vacation English programs, we offer summer and year-round courses in General English, Intensive English, TOEFL and Academic English, Business English and GRE & GMAT exam preparation for international students.

Summer & Year-round ESL programs in the USA include:

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• Intensive English

• TOEFL and Academic English

• Business English

• GRE, GMAT test preparation

• Homestay Programs

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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."
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Summer & Year-Round Candle Making Courses:

- Taught in English or French

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• 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)
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Crossing Borders, Houston North Area

Courses / Programs

• Join us in 2024 for our highly-immersive and exciting foreign language summer programs for kids and teens in The Woodlands in the North Houston area.

• Students attend our summer camps from The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Tomball, Humble, Porter, Kingwood, Atascocita, New Caney, Montgomery County, and surrounding Houston area.

• Crossing Borders provides quality English and Spanish language summer camps for kids and high school teens ages 4-16 years old, as well as German & French summer camps for kids and teens 9-16 years old.

• Offered during the months of June, July and August, our summer language immersion camps are designed to give children & teenagers a unique opportunity to spend their summer break having fun learning or improving in a second or third language.

• In our Spanish summer camps, children are grouped according to age, level, and language proficiency.

• They learn in full Spanish immersion from one of our native Spanish speakers. They take part in arts & crafts, play games, and learn Spanish in a fun, interactive setting.

• Our programs have very specific goals while creating dynamic, energetic classes with emphasis on the target language by using our immersion strategies.

Student Review:
"I'm finishing my time here, but I don't want to go without first say thanks to you and your team Crossing Borders...Each class that I have attended was excellent. I feel like I have had the best summer months."
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Language Immersion Camps for Kids & Teens:
Duration: 1-10 weeks in June, July and August

• Spanish summer camp for young kids (ages 4-12)

• Intensive Spanish summer program for teens (ages 13-16)

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• Intensive ESL summer program for teens (ages 13-16)

• French summer camp for kids & teens (ages 8-14)

• German summer camp for kids & teens (ages 8-14)

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