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Urdu Summer Program in Philadelphia, PA
Univ of Penn Startalk Urdu High School Summer Program:
The University of Pennsylvania's Startalk Intensive Urdu High School Summer Program is held at the university's Philadelphia campus, located in University City in the western section of Philadelphia City in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It is a 3-week program and we have places for 20 students. The program is taught by distinguished Penn faculty members who are experts in their fields. Students will receive official University of Pennsylvania transcripts, 1 credit transferable to any university in the US, will have a head start on gaining advanced proficiency in Urdu, and in many cases students can apply for 1-4 year full college tuition scholarships based on their commitment to studying Urdu.
Our Mission:
The mission of the University of Pennsylvania's South Asia Center is to promote and advance the study of South Asia by graduate and undergraduate students, and to encourage the study and knowledge of South Asia in schools, colleges, and among the public.
About The South Asia Center at The University of Pennsylvania:
The South Asia Center at the University of Pennsylvania co-ordinates faculty and students drawn from many departments and several schools who develop and participate in community and campus-wide programs and activities pertaining to South Asia. The South Asia Center works in consonance with the Department of South Asia Studies and the Graduate Group in South Asia Regional Studies and provides outreach activities to K-12 teachers and students in surrounding communities.
It is funded as a National Resource Center by the US Department of Education and by the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.
The University of Pennsylvania's Startalk Intensive Urdu Language High School Summer Program:
The University of Pennsylvania's Startalk Intensive Urdu High School Summer program is open to all skill levels (beginner, intermediate & advanced) & is meant for high school students entering grades 9-12 in Fall or undergraduate students.
- 3 week program
- Monday - Friday 9am-4pm
- Prior knowledge of the language is not a prerequisite
- A standards-based curriculum, high quality learning materials, and a range of activities and projects are employed to maximize students' acquisition of Urdu linguistic skills, as well as gain familiarity with the cultural knowledge needed to successfully engage in meaningful interactions.
- Program includes daily snacks and lunches, and learning materials.
About Urdu:
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and is one of the most critical languages for understanding the Afghanistan-Pakistan region. It is an Indo-European language with influences from Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, and Turkish. This program will provide students with the unique opportunity to study this language before entering college. They will also receive University of Pennsylvania credit for the course.
Address:
820 Williams Hall, 255 S 36th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , USA
Engineering Summer Academy at Penn
Courses / Programs
The Engineering Summer Academy at Penn offers a unique summer opportunity for a selective group of motivated and talented high school students. Experience rigorous and challenging college-level studies at our high-tech, ivy-league program in the heart of Philadelphia!Whether students are local to the area or hail from halfway around the world, we welcome them to explore what the Engineering Summer Academy at Penn has to offer. ESAP is designed to provide exceptional STEM students the opportunity to explore the field of Engineering before applying to college. Situated on our historic Philadelphia campus, right in the heart of the city, pre-college students can also take advantage of the vast array of activities and resources available to the Penn community.
Coursework incorporates exciting STEM subjects and material. High school students enroll in one of our six offered courses and earn college credit:
Biotechnology
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Complex Networks
Nanotechnology
Robotics
Biotechnology
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Complex Networks
Nanotechnology
Robotics
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Complex Networks
Nanotechnology
Robotics
ID Tech Camps, New York
Courses / Programs
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. iD Tech Camps provides 1-week and 2-week technology and computer science summer camps for kids and teens along with the iD Programming Academy, iD Gaming Academy, and iD Film Academy in over 80 prestigious universities in the USA, including 7 universities in New York State. iD Tech Camps offers week-long day camps and overnight camps for students ages 7-17 (iD Tech Camps), and 2-week teen summer camps for ages 13-18 (iD Academies). Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all iD Academy locations.
Get inspired by energetic, tech-savvy instructors, and build critical 21st century STEM (Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering) skills. iD Tech Camps summer programs are designed so that you can register for one or multiple weeks (further camps). Many students choose to sign up for multi-week packages to build on their skills and learn new subjects.
“Finally, somebody is providing fun, creative technology education for middle-schoolers who are absolutely craving it.”
- Joanna M., Parent, New York 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.
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.
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.
All students must sign up for 2 weeks minimum. They can also take the camp for 4 weeks and receive a discount.
Rock & Roll After School, Collegeville PA
Courses / Programs
Located in Montgomery County PA (just 40 minutes north of Philadelphia), Rock & Roll After School provides 1-week Summer Music Camps for boys and girls ages 7-17. Lessons are held each day with kid grouped by age and ability. Previous music experience is not necessary, and students don't have to play an instrument to join up!During our week of music-related fun, campers form bands to compose an original song, perform in front of friends and family, jam with each other, take part in activities & excursions, and more.
Our mission is to provide a fun, upbeat, nurturing environment for young children to explore music. We want children to leave our camps happy, stimulated, and excited about self expression through music.
1-Week Summer Music Camps:
- For boys & girls ages 7-17
- Beginner to advanced levels
Musical instruments include:
- Vocals
- Drums
- Guitar
- Bass
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Flute
- For boys & girls ages 7-17
- Beginner to advanced levels
Musical instruments include:
- Vocals
- Drums
- Guitar
- Bass
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Flute
Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs
Courses / Programs
Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs has earned international recognition for providing high quality programs for young people in safe environments conducive to achievement and growth. Our camps provide a welcoming environment at on some of the finest college campus in Philadelphia and its suburbs. Extremely low camper-to-counselor ratios and separate teaching and counseling staffs guarantee your child stimulating classes and workshops, as well as friendly, attentive supervision. Each year we were home to international students from over 30 countries. Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs was founded by Julian Krinsky in 1978. Formerly a player on the international tennis circuit, Julian competed at Wimbledon and the French and Italian Opens. He also represented his native South Africa and the United States in the Maccabiah Games, where he medaled in tennis and squash.
Innovative tennis, golf, enrichment, business, sports, fitness, cooking and performing arts camps, as well as the Julian Krinsky/Canyon Ranch Young Adult Summer Program, and Career Builders: Summer Internships in Philadelphia. Julian Krinsky hosts the Management & Technology Summer Institute and Leadership in the Business World programs at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
BlueStamp Engineering (BSE), New York, San Francisco & Houston
Courses / Programs
BlueStamp Engineering (BSE) is a hands-on summer engineering program for high school students that takes place in New York City, Houston TX, and San Francisco CA. Designed by industry professionals, this 6-week program aims to to show high school students the world of engineering first-hand. Our goal is to teach how to build devices that students are passionate about and show them that creating things is a blast!Students build an individual project from concept to prototype under the supervision of an experienced engineering staff. They will complete a working prototype, full engineering documentation, and a webpage which all help showcase their abilities during college/job applications and interviews. Example projects include solar powered phones, wind turbines, advanced lighting systems, and robotics. Projects can be selected from over 100 BSE suggestions, or students can suggest their own project.
While the main focus of the program is on completing projects, it is supplemented with guest speakers, brief lectures, an entrepreneurship curriculum, and a Maker Faire exhibit where possible. These extra aspects to the program show students what a career in engineering is really like, and the diverse opportunities such a career offers.
- 6-week Summer engineering camp for high school students in New York, San Francisco or Houston. Students create a project that they love under the supervision of experienced engineers! Classes meet for 4 hours per day, 5 days per week.