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Pennsylvania International Culture Camps
Pennsylvania parents know that your child will have expanded their horizons after experiencing the cultural diversity of our world with Pennsylvania International Culture Camps. There is no better way for your kids to develop a sense of self-identity than through interaction with different cultures. Pennsylvania International Culture Camps will, not only make your child feel great about themselves, but they will also have the time of their lives with many other exciting camp activities.
International Culture Camps throughout the country and especially in Pennsylvania specialize in providing your children with a fun-filled and life changing experience in the realm of International Culture.
The following are some highly recommended International Culture programs servicing Pennsylvania. These programs have passed 300 stringent standards and thus are accredited by the World Camp Association and the American Camping Association:
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Teaching girls to reach their potential through friendship, horsemanship, creative pursuits, and personal enrichment.
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60+ Activities Daily! All Sports, Archery, Performing and Creative Arts, Horseback Riding, Adventure, Circus, Paintball, ATVs. Skate Park, First-Time Camper Guarantee! Separate Teen Campus. ACA Accredited
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Accelerate your leadership, teamwork and communication skills as you experience a college-level business program at the Wharton School in either Philadelphia or San Francisco.
LBW gives rising high school seniors a world class college-level experience and opportunities to enhance leadership potential. Over four weeks, LBW students experience a fast-paced mix of classes with Wharton professors and business leaders, company site visits and team-building activities.
LBW students learn about core business subjects, entrepreneurship, and leadership before designing and presenting an original business plan, evaluated by a panel of venture capitalists and business professionals.
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The Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI) is a for-credit summer program for students who want to learn about the integration of technological concepts and management principles.
Sponsored by The Fisher Program in Management & Technology, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Wharton School, M&TSI is designed to introduce students to the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for successfully linking technology and management concepts in the 21st century.
The program features classes taught by Penn faculty and successful entrepreneurs, field trips to companies and R&D facilities, and intensive team projects, along with other activities. Students are given the opportunity to learn about the principles and practice of technological innovation.
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Sponsored by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton Sports Business Initiative (WSBI), the Wharton Sports Business Academy (WSBA) is a summer institute that provides an opportunity for talented rising high school juniors and seniors to study sports business leadership at the Wharton School.
The program examines academic disciplines such as management, law, negotiation, marketing and leadership as they apply to the sports industry, with an overview of intercollegiate, Olympic and professional sports enterprises.
You'll meet leaders in the sports business world and visit some of the region's highest profile facilities as you explore ownership, sports agents and celebrity endorsements. Attend lectures and presentations from outstanding Wharton faculty and guest speakers such as sports agents, broadcast network executives, league and team executives and brand marketers.Flag:
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Yesh Shabbat is a premier summer education experience for Jewish students. It offers expert instruction in the arts, cooking, business, fashion, college prep, tennis, basketball and golf. The program combines Shabbat and Kashrut with college living to create the ideal setting for traditional Jewish youth. Daily Tefilah, Shomer Shabbat and Glatt Kosher. Live with Modern Orthodox students from around the world.
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Classical Music Program at the Curtis Institute of Music
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King of Prussia, PA
610.265.9401
Sharpen your musical skills and be part of the Summer Music Program at the world-famous Curtis Institute of Music. This is an exciting three-week experience in Center City Philadelphia - right on Curtis' Rittenhouse Square campus and new state-of-the-art living and learning facility, Lenfest Hall. From sectional coachings and private instruction to chamber music performances, you will enhance your technical and musical abilities while learning from some of the world's most inspiring musicians and teachers. Your days will be filled with performance, practice sessions, rehearsals, master classes and private lessons. You'll be working in a group of international students at your skill level preparing for recitals and performances.
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Digital Journalism & Media Production at Villanova University
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King of Prussia, PA
610.265.9401
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of mass communication, social media and visual storytelling. This program is a creative behind-the-scenes look at the future of journalism for "digital natives." Take your digital skills to the next level as you report news and create finished pieces for a website you will design and publish. Taught by Villanova University faculty, this program will show you where the news industry is going as you use digital equipment to cover events, tell stories, and learn about journalism, design and production. Plus, get an inside perspective from top college faculty, guest speakers, news media professionals and site visits. Develop your online portfolio as you experiment with all the techniques of digital news production.
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There's no better way to understand a profession than be actually doing it. That's exactly what Internships offers: a chance to do meaningful, hands-on work in the field you choose. You'll be placed in a professional office or business located in Greater Philadelphia. You'll have an inside advantage, working 9-5 Monday-Friday, building a network of contacts and developing your resume for the future. You might be interning with a lawyer, developing marketing campaigns, shadowing a doctor, assisting a vet, or involved with high-profile industries such as sports management, finance, fashion, entertainment, research, culinary arts and more. You'll live on campus at the University of Pennsylvania and we'll provide transportation to and from your workplace each day. This is your chance to explore, discover and experience professional life firsthand in a fast-paced, educational, and fun environment.
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International Affairs: Learning Leadership through Model UN
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King of Prussia, PA
610.265.9401
The only program of its kind! If you're interested in global politics, our program will increase your experience, knowledge and skills in this fascinating subject. Our creative approach blends world history, current events and leadership training to help you understand international relations on an advanced level. Your program features debate, public speaking and research workshops, with realistic UN simulations, and guest speakers, including international dignitaries, members of foreign embassies and authorities in the field. Explore Philadelphia and experience residential life at the University of Pennsylvania. Plus, field trips to the United Nations in New York City and Embassy Row in Washington, DC.
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As part of the Art & Architecture: Summer at Penn program, two-week architecture internships are available to a limited number of rising high school seniors who enroll in the architecture major. The internship will immediately follow this program.
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The University of Pennsylvania School of Design offers a four-week intensive studio program in art and architecture. Art students choose major courses and two-week project minors. Architecture students follow a full-day studio intensive.
Working with Penn faculty and students from around the world, you will experiment with different disciplines, learn new skills and build your portfolio. The curriculum is taken from regular Penn courses and is sequenced and paced for the age and experience of the students. Classes are small to encourage close interaction between teachers and students.
Class choices include:
Animation
Drawing
Filmmaking
Painting
Photography
Screen Writing
Sculpture
Ceramic Wheel Throwing
Digital Photography
Experimental Photography
Figure Drawing
Filmmaking
Graphic Design
Printmaking & Book Arts
Web Design
Architecture
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The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing offers a unique four-week intensive program for rising high school juniors and seniors that features cutting-edge research, the latest advances in virtual learning, and clinical experience in Philadelphia's top hospitals.
Working with Penn faculty and classmates from around the world, students will enjoy an innovative classroom curriculum that covers health-care topics such as current epidemics, genetics, bioethics and emergency nursing.
Students will then shadow real nurses and observe health care being practiced on every floor and in every department. From the Emergency Room to the NICU and the operating theater, students will gain clinical experience in some of Philadelphia's finest hospitals, including the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.Flag:
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Xploration offers middle school students expert instruction in the arts, cooking, fashion, sports and dozens of other popular subjects. You'll have lots of choice, so you can focus on the areas that interest you most, try new things, or do both. Explore new ideas, skills and experiences in a friendly atmosphere of exploration and growth. Choose two half-day courses each week.
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Located at Villanova University, Enrichment is an outstanding opportunity for high school students to experience the excitement and challenge of college life. The program offers expert instruction in the arts, cooking, business, fashion, college prep, sports and dozens of other popular subjects. You'll have lots of choices, so you can focus on the areas that interest you most, try new things, or do both. Choose one full-day course or two half-day courses each week.
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To translate the principles of the YMCA's Christian heritage into programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
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Camp Can-Do believes that children with cancer can benefit from sharing a 'normal' camping experience with other children who have cancer.
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Exceptional 500 acre mountain top facility, qualified trained staff, over 50 yrs in operation. Large program selection
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The official camp of the Reconstructionist movement. Sports, arts, ropes course, aquatics, outdoor living, ecology, and Jewish education. Scholarships available
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Conserv-Jewish, Kosher camp. Sports, music, dance, drama, Hebrew, outdoor fun, pool, lakefront act, emphasis on community and friends & Jewish family atmosphere
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Our 1100 acres of wilderness backdrop our outdoor adventure programs. Skilled, fun staff, natural envir. & values based mission build strong kids and families.
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Traditional camp that offers a variety of outdoor activities, including individual and team sports, climbing tower and lake activities for each camper.
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Traditional camp that offers a variety of outdoor activities, including individual and team sports, crafts, climbing tower, and activities for each camper.
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Summer camp program for Christian Scientists only.
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One of the finest family camp experineces. In south-central PA. 120 acre lake, horses, art studio, are just a part. Unique location great for nature & adventure
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Come join the fun, make new friends, challange yourself, grow strong while you enjoy hiking, camping, canoeing, arts, crafts, swimming & singing.
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Come join the fun, make new friends, challange yourself, grow strong while you enjoy hiking, camping, horseback riding, arts, crafts, swimming, & singing.
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Christian program in small groups. Beautiful woodland setting with swimming, archery,boating, hiking, singing, crafts & other recreational activities.
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Jewish, Israel cultural activities. Simulates Kibbutz life, community-centered, sports, seim, high ropes. Hebrew language.
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A slice of heaven just 30 miles from Pittsburgh. Our campers grow in confidence, responsibility, appreciation for outdoors, good leaders and friends.
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Flexible sessiona and specialties
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Award-Winning. 73nd summer same family ownership. Fun with great staff. All-around program.
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Well-rounded, all land/water activities, highly personalized, owners very involved. High quality, not high gloss.
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Camp Fitch, estab.in 1914, is loc. on the shores of Lake Erie. Traditional programs with outstanding, staff offers a wide variety of programs and great memories
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