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'''Summer camp''' is a common destination for children and teenagers during the [[Summer vacation|summer months]] in some countries. Children and adolescents who attend camp ("campers") participate in a variety of activities, many of which wouldn't be possible or practical during the school year. Although the traditional image of summer camp is of a woodsy place with [[hiking]], [[canoeing]], and [[campfire]]s, today's summer camps offer a wide variety of specialized activities. For example, there are camps for the [[performing arts]], [[rock music]], [[magic (illusion)]], [[computer camp|computers]], children with special needs, and [[Dieting|weight loss]]. Religious summer camps, especially those run by Jewish organizations like [[URJ]], | '''Summer camp''' is a common destination for children and teenagers during the [[Summer vacation|summer months]] in some countries. Children and adolescents who attend camp ("campers") participate in a variety of activities, many of which wouldn't be possible or practical during the school year. Although the traditional image of summer camp is of a woodsy place with [[hiking]], [[canoeing]], and [[campfire]]s, today's summer camps offer a wide variety of specialized activities. For example, there are camps for the [[performing arts]], [[rock music]], [[magic (illusion)]], [[computer camp|computers]], children with special needs, and [[Dieting|weight loss]]. Religious summer camps, especially those run by Jewish organizations like [[URJ]], Young Israel, Bnei Akiva, and also by [[Evangelical Christian]] organizations, are also very popular. | ||
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'''College credit courses''' are very popular camps that typically offer students the opportunity to explore a pre-college experience. Typically, students entering grades 10 through 12 stay in the college dormitories and attend summer classes run by college faculty. At the successful completion of a summer program, course credits are awarded, which in turn are accepted by most tertiary institutions. Typically, colleges in the United States offer these programs as it serves as an excellent advertisement and introduction to students to entice them to attend the college as a full time student based upon a memorable summer experience. | '''College credit courses''' are very popular camps that typically offer students the opportunity to explore a pre-college experience. Typically, students entering grades 10 through 12 stay in the college dormitories and attend summer classes run by college faculty. At the successful completion of a summer program, course credits are awarded, which in turn are accepted by most tertiary institutions. Typically, colleges in the United States offer these programs as it serves as an excellent advertisement and introduction to students to entice them to attend the college as a full time student based upon a memorable summer experience. | ||
'''Non-college credit courses''', such as | '''Non-college credit courses''', such as CTY, are focused primarily on education or on educational-related activities, such as [[debate]], history, or [[journalism]]. These camps are often run by colleges or universities, and are usually for children in junior or senior high school. Educational summer camps are different than [[summer school]]s as the summer camps often are not offered for school credit, and often have a significant focus on non-academic activities. Students for these programs are often invited or recruited. | ||
'''SAT Preparation courses''', are also widely popular and offered in various camp programs as a mixture of academic learning with summer fun. Often the SAT preparation is offered as a full morning emersion while the afternoons and evenings are geared towards homework and recreational activities. These camp programs often outsource their SAT component from institutions like [[Princeton Review SAT Prep]] or [[Kaplan SAT Prep]] who provide the teachers and resources. | '''SAT Preparation courses''', are also widely popular and offered in various camp programs as a mixture of academic learning with summer fun. Often the SAT preparation is offered as a full morning emersion while the afternoons and evenings are geared towards homework and recreational activities. These camp programs often outsource their SAT component from institutions like [[Princeton Review SAT Prep]] or [[Kaplan SAT Prep]] who provide the teachers and resources. | ||
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== Art camps == | == Art camps == | ||
Other camps have become summer training grounds for a variety of arts. Famous examples are [[Litchfield Jazz Camp]], [[Buck's Rock|Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp]] (founded 1942), [[Stanford Jazz Workshop]], Camp Med-O-Lark and | Other camps have become summer training grounds for a variety of arts. Famous examples are [[Litchfield Jazz Camp]], [[Buck's Rock|Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp]] (founded 1942), [[Stanford Jazz Workshop]], Camp Med-O-Lark and Stagedoor Manor. | ||
== Jewish Camps == | == Jewish Camps == | ||
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== Travel camps == | == Travel camps == | ||
Many camps also bring children of all ages around the world. Some camps are often called 'Adventure Camps' - often having a very specific theme. Many of these programs emphasize skill development and personal growth through the adventures offered. Examples of such camps include [http://www.HulbertVoyageurs.org Voyageurs Youth Trips] (offering rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking and backpacking), [http://www.actionquest.com ActionQuest worldwide sailing and scuba diving adventures for teens], [http://www.gobroadreach.com Broadreach Summer Adventures],[http://www. | Many camps also bring children of all ages around the world. Some camps are often called 'Adventure Camps' - often having a very specific theme. Many of these programs emphasize skill development and personal growth through the adventures offered. Examples of such camps include [http://www.HulbertVoyageurs.org Voyageurs Youth Trips] (offering rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking and backpacking), [http://www.actionquest.com ActionQuest worldwide sailing and scuba diving adventures for teens], [http://www.gobroadreach.com Broadreach Summer Adventures],[http://www.broadreachcollege.com Broadreach College],[http://www.adventurescrosscountry.com Adventures Cross-Country], [http://www.adventuretreks.com Adventure Treks],[http://www.wilderness-adventure.com Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing] (founded 1990) and [http://www.ancienttreasurehunters.com Ancient Treasure Hunters.] Others are known as "teen tours." Examples include [http://www.weissmantours.com/ Weissman Teen Tours], [http://www.westcoastconnection.com/ Westcoast Connection Tours],[http://www.reinteentours.com/ Rein Teen Tours], [http://www.americantrailswest.com/ American Trails West] and [http://www.summerfun.com/ Musiker Teen Tours]. | ||
== Sports camps == | == Sports camps == | ||
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