Chester, Pa. – With summer around
the corner, Widener University is offering a variety of fun and educational
summer camps for high school students in June and July. Parents still have time
to register their children and can take advantage of early registration
discounts for some of the camps.
Young Scientists Summer Mini-Camp
Day Camp: June 26 – June 28
New this year, the Young
Scientists Summer Mini-Camp
is the perfect place for high school students to explore subjects as diverse as
biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science,
mathematics, and physics and astronomy. The hands-on program allows you to
learn about science from Widener’s top-ranked faculty. You'll get to use Widener's telescope to observe Venus in
the night sky. You'll learn college-level material about the exciting field of
biochemistry. And, you'll get to use environmentally-friendly equipment as you
learn about sustainability.
An
optional stargazing in Widener’s observatory (weather permitting) will be held
from 8:45 – 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tuition
(includes daily lunch) is $175 for early registration, $200 after June 15.
Engineering Summer Camp
Day Camp: June 25 – 28, 2018
Resident Camp: June 24 – 28, 2018
Since 1996, the Engineering Summer
Camp has welcomed high school students to explore the fields of chemical,
civil, electrical, mechanical, robotics, and biomedical engineering by
participating in fun hands-on activities. The expert Widener faculty and staff
will lead students through a variety of activities including computer
workshops, demonstrations, films, laboratory exercises, discussion groups,
presentations and more.
Online
registration and more details are available here.
Tuition
for Day Camp is $450. Tuition for Resident Camp is $900.
For more
information, teachers and students can contact Maria Wochele at 610-499-4037.
Business Summer Camp
Day Camp: July 16 – 18
Female high school students can
experience a highly interactive three-day
event where they learn about branding –
both personal and business. You will learn what makes you unique and how to
market yourself to colleges and industry. We will take head shots, teach you
about your personal branding and show you how to present yourself to the world.
You will also hear from industry leaders that will share their message about
branding. Highlights of the week include a tour of UPS, a Wilmington Blue Rocks
game, and learning from Widener’s top faculty in a college learning
environment.
A full
agenda for the summer camp is available online.
A $50
non-refundable deposit is required. The deposit is refunded if your application
is not accepted.
Robotics Summer Camp
Day Camp: July 23 – July 26
The Engineering Robotics Summer Camp
will introduce high school students to the exciting world of robotics
engineering. Students will work with leaders in the robotics field along with
Widener faculty and staff to learn about the rapidly growing industry. This
exciting program will teach students the technical skills they need to design
and develop a variety of robotic systems. This program takes place ahead of
Widener’s launch of the new robotics major offered
in the School of Engineering beginning in the fall 2018 semester.
Online
registration and more details are available here.
Tuition
for the camp is $400, which includes lunch.
Registration
is fully refundable through Monday, July 9. After July 9, a 50% registration
refund is available until Monday, July 16. No refunds will be granted after
this date.
Students
entering grade 9 in September 2018 are eligible to participate.
For more
information, teachers and students can contact Maria Wochele at 610-499-4037.