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Summer Camps / Language Immersion for Kids in Massachusetts

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Lawrence Academy Language Immersion Program for U.S. Students:
Lawrence Academy in Groton, northwestern Middlesex County, MA (1 hour northwest of Boston) is a traditional New England prep school offering 2-4 week residential Mandarin Chinese & Italian Summer Immersion Programs to American students in 7th-12th grades. Study Mandarin or Italian while living on campus alongside international students from China, Italy, and around the world who will study English and American culture. Prior Chinese or Italian knowledge is not required for American students.

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Summer language immersion camps for U.S. students ages 12-19:

Photo of Summer Camps / Language Immersion for Kids in Massachusetts- Mandarin Language Instruction
- Italian Language Instruction

Students can choose to stay for 2, 3, or 4 weeks. Mornings are spent in Mandarin or Italian language classes. During the afternoon, students participate in off-campus and on-campus cultural and sports activities. Students practice their language skills with their new international friends while participating in evening language enrichment activities (skits or talent shows, bowling, mini-golf, etc.). Weekend excursions to Boston, NYC, the beach, or an amusement park allow for additional opportunities to practice language skills and develop lifelong friendships.

Residential Accommodation:
Students live in Lawrence Academy dormitories with international roommates and share their meals in the dining hall. This program is a true international cultural immersion experience.

Our Language Program includes:

Image of Summer Camps / Language Immersion for Kids in Massachusetts- Tuition and all costs associated with the program: accommodations, meals, transportation, attraction fees, enrichment activities, weekend activities, supervision, emergency medical insurance
- All meals and housing, housing supervision, and linens
- Transportation to and from Lawrence Academy and Logan International Airport, Boston, Massachusetts
- Wireless Internet on Campus
- All school supplies
- Program t-shirt and bag

Estimated Driving Times:
- Boston, MA 1 hour
- New York, NY 4 hours
- Hartford, CT 2 hours
- Concord, NH 1 hour
- Portland, ME 2 hours
- Worcester, MA 45 minutes
- Burlington, VT 3.5 hours
- Portsmouth, NH 1 hour
- Providence, RI 1.5 hours
- Springfield, MA 2 hours

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Address: 26 Powderhouse Road, Groton, Massachusetts , USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2023-02-06 were from:

Newton ma; Brookline, Ma; Lexington/MA; and more.
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ID Tech Camps, New Hampshire
Courses / Programs
iD Tech Camps offers immersive technology summer camp programs for kids and teens in over 80 prestigious universities in the USA, including Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH. iD Tech Camps in New Hampshire offers week-long, tech-related day camps for kids ages 7-12 & teens ages 13-17. Choose from a wide variety of exciting course topics such as Programming, Game Design, Java, Coding, Modding, and more.

Students may register for children's summer camps for one or several weeks. Students build STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in the tech labs, eat in the university dining hall, explore campus, and make new friends. With 8 students maximum per instructor, iD Tech Camps customizes the curriculum around you.

iD Tech Camps welcomes international students (minimum language requirement - Basic English). Students do not require a visa to attend any of the summer camps. iD Tech Academies throughout the U.S. also offers 2-week overnight 'iD Academy' programs for teens ages 13-18.

Parent Testimonial:
“I’m proud of my daughter, especially in light of her never having programmed before. I see loads of growth just in one week and now really believe she has a future in programming.”
- Laryssa K., Parent
1-Week iD Tech Summer Day Camps (ages 7-12) 
- Adventures in Programming with Scratch
- Adventures in Game Design - Platform & Racing Games
- Adventures in Game Design - Minecraft
- Intro to Programming with Scratch & Java
- 3D Game Design with Minecraft
- Role-Playing Game Design with RPG Maker

1-Week iD Tech Summer Day Camps (ages 13-17)
- Programming in Java
- Programming in C++
- Game Modding & Java Coding - Minecraft
- RPG Game Design with Torchlight ll
- 3D Level Design - Portal 2 & Team Fortress 2
- FPS Game Design - Unreal Engine
Loop Abroad LLC
Courses / Programs
LOOP Abroad is an exclusive study abroad summer program for high school students between the ages of 15 and 18. We spend 2 days in Boston, MA before leaving for Thailand.

This summer's program is focused on ecology and conservation, and will take place in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai offers a chance to explore authentic Thai culture and fantastically diverse national parks, while still having modern amenities and world-class health facilities close at hand. Twenty students will live with eight faculty in a private hostel in a gated community.

During the day, the group will explore national parks, mountains, rain forests, and caves, and will publish their findings in an online wiki. Thai language classes, visits to city sites, yoga classes, and other cultural activities fill the rest of our weekdays. Faculty will help students to compose college essays about their experiences. A leadership curriculum is offered.

On the weekends, we head to activities like zip-lining, the tiger nursery, go-karts, the rooftop pool, thai cooking, and Muay Thai.. Highlights include a week living at the Elephant Nature Park and a four-day trek, staying overnight with the Karen Hill Tribe people.
Ecology and Conservation in Chiang Mai, Thailand.Our programs serves 20 students, ages 15-18 who leave as a group from Boston, MA.
Youth Empowered Action
Courses / Programs
Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp is a unique and inspiring residential summer leadership program in Massachusetts, California and Oregon for youth 12-17 years who want to make a difference in the world. YEA Camp Massachusetts is held at the beautiful Hilltop space of Nature’s Classroom in Charlton, an hour from Boston, and less than 3 hours from Manhattan. Our northern California camp will be held at the beautiful Quaker Center in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, about two hours drive south of San Francisco. There will be two sessions in Oregon at Camp Adams in Molalla, Clackamas County, less than an hour from Portland.

At a week-long sleep-away program in a beautiful camp setting, YEA campers choose an issue of importance to them (for example, some have chosen climate change, racism, homophobia, homelessness, or animal rights) and they build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to take action on that issue once they get home.
Summer Leadership Camps in MA, CA and OR:

- 1 week residential camps for ages 12-17
- Connect with what's important
- Learn about inspiring activists
- Create an action plan
- Learn to think strategically about issues
- Celebrate the accomplishments and our community
- Learn key activist skills

We also provide a monthly YEA Academy workshop in Portland, OR for youth, and there are plans to expand this program to other parts of the country.
Hills Learning
Courses / Programs
Hills Learning is a language school that provides high-quality Mandarin Chinese classes to adults, teens and children all year-round. This summer, we are teaming up with Chess Educators to provide a unique summer camp experience for boys and girls (ages 5-12) - combine Mandarin Chinese immersion instruction with an interactive Chess program. The program takes place at Léman Manhattan Prep School, in the Financial District of NYC (close to Wall Street).

Kids will participate in fun, engaging activities, and they start off the day with a morning wakeup physical activity. In the afternoon, they get engaged in playing Chess and learning fun and effective strategies. All students must sign up for 2 weeks minimum. They can also take the camp for 4 weeks and receive a discount.

Our Chinese language instruction is fun and effective. We follow a textbook designed specifically for children learning Chinese. All language skills are developed, from writing and reading, to speaking and listening. Through interactive games and activities, the students learn the basics of this incredible language.

The chess camp provides an interactive and hands-on approach for kids to learn chess. Chess camp activities include chess instruction and lessons, a chess lab which includes worksheets, problem solving, and more tactics. Kids will also participate in class tournament games with notation and clocks making the camp an exciting and rewarding experience.
- Summer program for elementary school kids (ages 5-12) that combines Mandarin Chinese classes with an interactive Chess program.

All students must sign up for 2 weeks minimum. They can also take the camp for 4 weeks and receive a discount.
Boston School of Modern Languages
Courses / Programs
Located just 20 minutes south of Downtown Boston in a safe, clean, and quiet neighborhood, Boston School of Modern Languages (BSML) is a fully-accredited intensive English language school. In addition to our General English (ESL) courses, we also provide a comprehensive Summer English Program for children and teens (ages 12-18). This intensive Summer course allows our students to learn English quickly and live the American Experience in a 2, 4, or 8-week block.

English classes are combined with fun activities and field trips. The small class size allows each student to receive individual attention from the instructor, benefit from the knowledge and background of the classmates and build relationships that last a lifetime. In addition to the material covered in class, homework is assigned to reinforce the studied lessons and speed up the student's learning process.

The Boston School of Modern Languages is authorized by the U.S. Government to issue I-20 forms for student visas and is fully accredited by ACCET. BSML is also a member of Quality English of Oxford, England, which selects only the finest private English language schools worldwide.
English Language Summer Program for Students ages 12-18:
- 2, 4 & 8-week study options in June, July & August

Students take 6 classes a day including:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary Development
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Conversational English
- Elective classes

Course features include:
- 12 Skill Levels
- Exact Placement
- Customized Textbooks
- Small Class Size
- Homestay & Family Apartment Accommodation
Young Artist Residency Program @ Art Institute of Boston
Courses / Programs
The Young Artist Residency Program (YAR) at The Art Institute of Boston (AIB) at Lesley University in Boston, MA is designed for high school students who will be entering their junior or senior year in the Fall.

This intensive summer art residency program consists of 4 weeks of classes, and art-making is designed to offer a professional art college experience.

Strengthen your portfolio and become the artist you were meant to be through our Young Artist Residency program. Learn the high-tech side of art-making by gaining experience with state-of-the-art computer software and hardware. Students select their own courses, build their own schedules and are in classes Monday through to Friday.

Students live in Lesley University residence halls, minutes from Harvard Square in Cambridge and study art with college professors and graduates of AIB in our Boston studios, just across the Charles River. Discover Boston, a beautiful world-class city rich in history, the arts, nearby beaches, and consistently ranked number one in the "Big City College Towns".

While living on campus, weekend and evening activities are organized to highlight the historic and cultural significance of Boston.
The Young Artist Residency Program (YAR) for high school students who will be entering their junior / senior year in Fall (4-week summer program):

- Select a full schedule of classes from over 60 exciting course offerings in the areas of Artistry, Technology, and Professions in the Visual Arts
- Join a thriving art college community
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- Earn incentives for applying & enrolling in AIB as a college choice