Summer Workshops/Camps 2014

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1 Summer Workshops/Camps 2014 The following summer camps, listed alphabetically by camp focus, are some of the workshops/camps we have gathered for your reference. The listing does not indicate VFMS endorsement. Academic/Recreational: Summer Institute of the Gifted (SIGS) - an academic and recreational camp - one of the participating sites is Bryn Mawr College - Career: Summer Career Academies (CCIU), Phoenixville and Westtown locations - Career Exploration: Delaware County Community College, Media - So, You Want to Be A Nurse Discover what it takes to become a nurse. Visit the SymLab at the College to understand firsthand what it s like to be a nurse. June Ages 10+, CRN 771, 9 a.m.-noon So, You Want to Be A Journalist Learn the fundamentals of journalism and experience the range of opportunities available in the field of journalism. July 7-10 Ages 10+, CRN 783, 9 a.m.-noon So, You Want to Be A Lawyer Learn what it takes to become a Lawyer. Participate in a make-believe trial and see what it takes to convince a judge and jury. July Ages 10+, CRN 796, 9 a.m.-noon So, You Want to Be A Police Officer Learn about the knowledge, skills and abilities required to become a Police Officer. Learn how the police enforce laws, regulate traffic, prevent crime and make arrests. July Ages 10+, CRN 810, 9 a.m.-noon 1

2 So, You Want to Work in the Building Trades Learn about the various jobs available in the world of construction. Explore a variety of different skills required in the building trades. July Ages 10+, CRN 825, 9 a.m.-noon So, You Want to Be A Teacher Identify the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to become a teacher. Learn to prepare a lesson plan, practice teaching a class, grade papers, and much more. Aug. 4-7 Ages 10+, CRN 844, 9 a.m.-noon Community Service: Here is a site that combines adventure and community service: List of community service opportunities for Chester County: Habitat for Humanity, Global Village, 2 week volunteer adventures: Engineering: Delaware County Community College - Engineering with LEGO Learn the basics of stable structures, mechanisms, and simple machines using real life examples. June Ages 5-7, CRN 202, 9 a.m.-noon Ages 5-7, CRN 192, 1 4 p.m Film/Communications: WHYY Film Academy Summer Camp this camp gives students the opportunity to use WHYY production equipment to develop and produce news stories based on their interests under the guidance of experienced media instructors. Students may apply for a scholarship. 2

3 Westtown School _rev pdf Filmmaking: An Introduction June 23-July 11 Grades :30-4:30 Jon Kimmel Filmmaking focuses on the art and technique of creating short films, from inspiration to production to the final cut. All filming and editing will be done digitally in a small group setting with targeted assignments and guidance, allowing students to develop their own voice and vision. Students will tackle a number of specifically designed assignments to establish their repertoire of technical skills and artistic approaches. Many of these projects are modeled on key facets of famous directors styles; for example, using Alfred Hitchcock as an example of emphasizing visual elements over the dialogue to advance the story and control the mood of the film. Students will get plenty of time behind the lens and in the critical role of film editor (when a good film becomes a great one). By the end of the class, each student will have had major responsibility for several films. Experienced and beginning students both will be welcomed and challenged. $ Language: Chinese: STARtalk Mandarin Chinese Summer Program: Kutztown University (FREE Grades 7-12) July 7-11, 14-18, 19 (NYC Field Trip). French I: A fun program where you learn about French customs and the language through games, songs, stories and interactive activities. July Ages 8-11, CRN 805, 9 a.m.-noon Ages 5-7, CRN 806, 1-4 p.m. Spanish: There is a location in Bryn Mawr and some classes on Saturdays. Delaware County Community College, Media - 3

4 Spanish I Have fun learning about Spanish customs and the language through games, songs, stories and other interactive activities. July 7-10 Ages 5-7, CRN 779, 9 a.m.-noon Ages 8-11, CRN 780, 1-4 p.m. Spanish II More fun games, songs, stories and other interactive activities to build Spanish language skills. July Ages 8-11, CRN 793, 9 a.m.-noon Ages 5-7, CRN 794, 1-4 p.m. Multiple Languages- Online Tutorial: Babbel - ENGALL&gclid=CPSRuaqfsL0CFSwdOgodHQsAmw Leadership: Lead America: They have conferences for both middle and high school students. Spark the Wave - a leadership/community service/recreational camp - held at Villanova University - Westtown School _rev pdf Ropes Course: Leadership and Climbing for Adventurous Boys - NEW! June 30-July 3 Grades 6-8 9:00-3:30pm Chris Henwood-Costa 4

5 This full day camp is open to boys who want to take on the challenging activities of the ropes course, learn about leadership and have fun together! Participants will explore and do various elements, build basic technical skills and create a healthy, supportive community of adventurers. Come join in the fun! $ Ropes Course: Leadership and Climbing for Adventurous Girls - NEW! June Grades 6-8 9:00-3:30 Chris Henwood-Costa This full day camp is open to girls who want to take on the challenging activities of the ropes course, learn about leadership and have fun together! Participants will explore and do various elements, build basic technical skills and create a healthy, supportive community of adventurers. Come join in the fun! $ Ropes Course: Outdoor Adventurers Advanced - NEW! July (with overnight 7/24-25) Grades 6-8 9am-3:30pm (with one overnight from Thursday into Friday) Chris Henwood-Costa Calling all adventurers! The Advanced Outdoor Adventurers will spend their days exploring our 600 acres while hiking, climbing, paddling, learning camp craft and fire building skills as well as connecting more deeply to a sense of place and to one another. Time for reflection will be incorporated each day. We will also cultivate community through non-traditional games and activities that teach leadership and service. The week will culminate with an overnight camping experience on campus where participants will be able to use the skills that they have learned throughout the week. Come discover the adventures that await you on the trails, the ropes course and the lake at Westtown School s Advanced Outdoor Adventurer s Camp! Model UN: Westtown School _rev pdf Model United Nations Simulation: The Arab League, Arab Spring, and the Crisis in Syria July 7-18 Grades :00-11:30 Deb Wood, Victoria Jones 5

6 Participants will explore the origins of these players and events, and the ripple effects of these events in the region and the world. Participants will draft resolutions, speeches, and agreements in response to Syria and the Arab Spring. $ Multi-focus: Episcopal Academy Future Stars - recreational/sports/technology - at various locations, two are in our area. Cabrini College M Info 610 King of Prussia Rd Radnor, PA Villa Maria Lower School M Info 1140 King Rd Malvern, PA Science: Delaware County Community College - Exploring Space Discover the challenge of space exploration, what it s like to be in space, life on the space shuttle and what it takes to become an astronaut. Explore the procedures and problems of space travel as well as getting an overview of the objects and planets in our solar system. July 7-14 Ages 5-7, CRN 801, 9 a.m.-noon Ages 8-11, CRN 802, 1 4 p.m. 6

7 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp, Temple University The ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp is organized to provide activities, experiments, projects, and field experiences for students entering 6 th, 7 th, or 8 th grade in the fall of The camp promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and supports historically underserved and underrepresented students. NASTAR Flight Camp - ETC's National Aerospace Training and Research (NASTAR) Center is the premier air and space training, research, and education facility in the world. Upper Mainline YMCA - Y Earth Service Corps (environmental): Westtown School, West Chester Science Institute - Science Explorers Potions, Powders and Polymers NEW! _rev pdf July 7-11 Grades 2-6 9:00-3:30 Science Explorers Is it science or magic? You ll find out! In our half day camp, you ll create erupting foam monsters, conduct amazing air pressure experiments, dig for hidden treasures, investigate the science of illusions and build spectroscopes to view the spectrum of different types of light. Stay for the full day, and we ll reveal many mysteries of science as we investigate creepy creatures, learn troll tricks, capture a rainbow in a bottle, make instant snow, mix up glowing slime, and conduct lab tests on mystery substances. Enroll on the Science Explorers Website: $ for half days, $ for full days 7

8 Technology: Delaware County Community College Flash Animation - Jazz up your website! Use Flash 8 to work with layers, text, banners, morphing, buttons, motion and sound. July Ages 10+, CRN 138, 9 a.m.-noon Web Design Design your own Web page, including text, pictures, graphics, sound and links. Prior internet experience required. June Ages 8-11, CRN 95, 9 a.m.-noon Ages 12-15, CRN 89, 1 4 p.m Mindstorm NXT (Ages 7+) Starts Mon, July 21, 2014 Ends Fri, July 25, 2014 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Movie Making and Animation American Helicopter Museum, West Chester (Ages Starts Mon, July 14, 2014 Ends Fri, July 18, 2014 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $195 * Other dates/locations available (Downingtown/Haverford) Robotics NXT American Helicopter Museum, West Chester (Ages 8-12) Starts Mon, July 14, 2014 Ends Fri, July 18, 2014 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $195 8

9 Your Game - Learn the essentials of computer game design, then create your own game to play. July 7-10 Ages 10-15, CRN 139, 9 a.m.-noon July Ages 10-15, CRN 152, 9 a.m.-noon July Ages 10-15, CRN 152, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 4-7 Ages 10-15, CRN 169, 1 4 p.m. Emagination Technology Summer Camps for Kids - 20 different workshops for ages location at Rosemont College id Tech Camps Villanova University game design and development, programming, app development - Day Camp: Ages: 7-17 Check-In: 8-9AM Mon-Fri Pick-Up: 5-6PM Mon-Thurs, Fri 3-4PM (varies by site) Tuition: $799-$1029/week USD. All taxes included. Commuter Lunch Plan: Lunch can be purchased for an additional $55/week Overnight Camp: Ages: Check-In: Sunday 6PM Pick-Up: Friday 3-4PM (times may vary) All Inclusive: Add $539-$639/week USD. All taxes included. Meals: All meals included Ultimate Gaming Weekends, Ages 10+: $369 (offered at select locations) 9

10 Technology Camps - video game design, programming, robotics, web design, video editing - some are offered at Villanova Writing: The Writing Project - West Chester University - Young Writer s Camp, Mercerburg Academy, Mercerburg - Additional Resources: Online Summer Camp Directory: PAGE: Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education The National Society for the Gifted and Talented lists resources and opportunities by state at: This site lists numerous study abroad, specialized study, summer study and camps for gifted students. 10