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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.
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ID Tech Camps, Pennsylvania
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. 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.
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.
Camp Cayuga
Courses / Programs
Camp Cayuga is a coed, nonsectarian, residential summer camp for children ages 6-16. Located in the Pocono Mountains, the 350-acre private estate features a Separate Teen Campus exclusively for teenagers! Over 60 Daily Activities including horseback riding (no extra charge), paintball, ATVs, trapeze/circus, extreme bungee jumping, scuba, bubble soccer, skateboarding, survival tactics, etc. Free-Choice Activity Program for campers entering 5th grade and higher. Top quality instruction is provided at all skill levels. Camper/staff ratio is better than 4 to 1. Mature caring staff. "First-Time Camper Guarantee". The Buynak Family has owned & directed Camp Cayuga since 1962. Modern cabins, private lake, 2 pools, 10 tennis courts, 20+ horses, skate park, 6 basketball courts, hockey rink, dance studio, petting zoo, and so much more. We offer 2, 4, 6, 8 week-sessions. Join us this summer, and enjoy your memories for a lifetime!
- Residential summer camp for boys & girls ages 6 to 16
Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs
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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.
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
Summer Program at the HSBC Children's Garden at QBG
Courses / Programs
Located in Flushing, Queens NY, the HSBC Children’s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden provides hands-on summer gardening camps for kids ages 5-12. We aim to teach them about nature, gardens, and plants in a fun and engaging way, while they enjoy playing in this beautiful environment. We also offer spring and fall programs for young gardeners.Our mission is to have the children learning by doing. All sessions combine practical gardening activities with environmental education. Enrollment is limited to 25-28 children, who are then divided into 3 groups, based on their age and abilities. We allocate one supervising counselor and two or three interns to each group, so you can be assured that your child will get the individual attention they need.
Summer gardening camps held in July & August for kids ages 5-12. Held 2 days a week from 9am to 4pm. Your child can attend on Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Your child is welcome to:
- attend the full 7-week program
- attend for July only
- attend for August only
We also offer spring and fall programs for young gardeners.
Your child is welcome to:
- attend the full 7-week program
- attend for July only
- attend for August only
We also offer spring and fall programs for young gardeners.
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.