Summer

Veterinary Science Camp

Dive into the veterinary science field at our one-week summer camp. This day camp will offer middle (entering grades 8) and upper (entering grades 9 to 12) students the opportunity to explore veterinary science, including the observation, research, and examination of domestic and agriculture animals, with a focus on experiential learning. The program will include workshops with local veterinarians and animal behaviorists and trips to local clinics, farms, and universities.

Grades: 8 to 12
Cost: $425
Dates: July 8-12, 2019
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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The Science of Mental Health and Wellness Institute
This camp delves into the science of mental health and wellness, and is a great introduction to the field for those interested in psychology or medicine. Each day will include an exploratory field trip, a wellness activity, and research project time.

Grades: 8-12

Dates/Times/Cost: Two options:

1. Day Camp
   • Dates: July 15 to 19
   • Times: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
   • Cost: $425

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1. Boarding Camp (International students only)
   
   • Dates : July 14 to 18 (Move-in date is July 14th)
   • Times: all day/ boarding
   • Cost: $1,400

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English Language & American Culture Institute

The Perkiomen School English Language & American Culture Institute is a four-week summer program for international students who are non-native speakers of English. The program is designed to provide students from around the world with a comprehensive academic and cultural experience in preparation for studying at an American boarding school. Students build social language skills needed to navigate campus life as well academic language and communication skills needed to succeed in the classroom.

Using an internet-based language placement test, students are placed by proficiency levels into groups for English language lessons which focus on developing students’ skills in all four language domains: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to the expectations of the American classroom, including academic honesty, class participation, expressing one’s opinion while respecting the opinions of others, individual goal setting, and self-reflection. Students also gain insight into the student-centered approach to learning and participate in activities to further their cross-cultural understanding.

In addition to classroom instruction, students experience campus life and American culture through a variety of extracurricular activities as well as field trips to Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Evening activities provide additional fluency practice. Students can also sign up to work with a private conversation tutor for an additional fee.

The instruction during the English Language & American Culture Institute is delivered entirely in English, providing students with an intensive, immersive experience while offering requisite support. Students are asked to sign a commitment statement saying they will only speak in English during all group activities. A certificate of attendance along with an individual report on language growth is given to each student at the conclusion of the program.

Grades: 7-11
Cost: $6,500
Dates: July 22* to August 18, 2019

*Students should arrive at Perkiomen School on Monday, July 22, 2019
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English Language and Literature

The English Language & Literature program at Perkiomen School is designed to provide returning English language learners and local students the opportunity to explore literature together while building their general conversational skills as well as their discussion skills related to literary works. This two-week program uses books from the required summer reading program as a springboard for a variety of engaging activities designed to foster a love of reading and excite students about discussing what they have read.

The instruction during the English Language & Literature is delivered entirely in English. Non-native speakers of English are asked to sign a commitment statement saying they will only speak in English during all group activities. International students may opt to sign up to take the TOEFL exam on campus on Saturday, August 10, 2019. This will be the final opportunity to take the exam on campus to meet our ESL exit requirement for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Grades: 9-12
Cost: $4,575
Dates: August 5* to August 18, 2019

*Students should arrive Monday, August 5, 2019
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The American Experience
The American Experience is designed to provide students with a learning experience focused on American history and American culture using the classroom and surrounding historic region. Capitalizing on Perkiomen’s proximity to Philadelphia, the cradle of American history, students will be provided with opportunities to visit various landmarks such as Valley Forge National Park, National Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall. During The American Experience, daily classroom and extra-curricular activities are designed to encourage students to think critically and analytically about American culture, while fostering leadership skills and reinforcing both team and individual problem-solving strategies.

Grades: 7- 12
Cost: $2,800
Dates: August 19 to August 26, 2019
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Hang Time Hoops Basketball Camp

Our camps are day camps designed to teach and instill the fundamentals of the game of basketball while maintaining a fun, safe, and competitive atmosphere. Campers will be taught offensive and defensive skills and concepts through stations, individual improvement drills, team practices, contests, and lectures. They will be able to apply these skills they have learned into 5 on 5 game situations with competitive games throughout the week as well.

These camps are perfect for players of all ability levels from those just learning the game to serious students of the game; campers will be divided on the basis of age, gender, and ability.

Where we differentiate ourselves from other camps is our staff; all of our staff members are highly experienced playing and coaching the game at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Each of them deeply cares about teaching kids the game and making sure that they give each child who comes through one of our camps the tools necessary to maximize his or her full potential as a basketball player.

Ages: 7 -14 (boys and girls)

Cost: $125 before June 15, $135 after June 15

Dates: June 24-27, 2019

Times: 9 AM - 3 PM

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New York Fencing

Our camps are ideal for fencers ages 10 and up with at least one year of experience. We will focus on intermediate and advanced competition training led by world-class coaches including NYFA’s Misha Mokretsov and Slava Zingerman, Vivo’s Arpad Horvath, and Medeo’s Yakov Danilenko. Among their students are World cup champions, National team members, NCAA college athletes, and many of today’s best youth fencers. NYFA student and Junior European Champion, Romain Cannone, will participate, along with other top-ranked fencers who will be on staff to assist. USFA-sanctioned tournaments will put campers’ skills to the test. Competitive fencers from all clubs are encouraged to join us and help make these summer epee camps the best in the country!

Contact: Misha Mokretsov
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://fencenyfa.com/about/
Phone: 347-741-1343

Ages: 10 and up

Cost: $1,500 Early registration; $1,600 Regular registration; $1,700 Late registration

Dates: August 10 to 19, 2019

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Teen Entrepreneur Challenge
Perkiomen is partnering with Penn State University to bring an unmatched experience to up and coming entrepreneurs. Campers will have full days with experienced entrepreneurs, and top faculty from Penn State Lehigh Valley, and Perkiomen School. They will learn manufacturing, marketing, presentation skills, and be inspired to develop their ideas into a viable product, service, or company. Learning is hands-on!

Dual Enrollment Opportunity: Students enrolled in the Entrepreneur Camp have the opportunity to receive 3 college credits through a dual-enrollment option, at an additional cost.

Dates: July 8 to 17, 2019
Grades: rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors
Times: Overnight, boarding camp

Cost :

• $1,495 Early bird registration before April 15, 2019
• $1,595 After April 15, 2019

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Skills For Success
Summer is the perfect time for you to learn Skills For Success. Sign up now and learn to master the art of organization or tackle note taking once and for all. Set aside some time this summer for a week on, not a week off!

Grades: 6-12

Cost: $150/ session

Times: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m; lunch included

Session I: Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12, 2019
Organization & Time Management: Take responsibility for learning.
Assess learning preferences
Organizational practices
Time management
New learning strategies
Complete a research project and presentation

Session II: Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 2019
Reading, Writing, & Note Taking: Strategies for reading and writing in the classroom.
Identify key information in literary selections
Application of organization and time management skills from Session I
Take notes with more accuracy
The discussion and application of the steps in the writing process
Practice revision techniques for different types of writing assignments

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Theater

At Perkiomen’s Theater Camp, actors of all experience levels and ages work together to put on a full-scale musical in just one week. Student-actors will move through an open group audition on day one, to a week of rehearsals and workshops. You will practice line memorization, choreography, and the exploration of creativity and communication, all leading up to curtain call. Perkiomen Theater fosters the right kind of environment where you’ll feel more comfortable on and off the stage, all while making friends for life.

Grades 1-12
Cost $185/session
Times: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; lunch included

3 Sessions Available:
Session 1: July 8 to July 12, 2019 (SESSION 1 REGISTRATIONS-CLOSED)
Show: Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.

Session 2: July 15 to 19, 2019 (SESSION 2 REGISTRATIONS-CLOSED)
Show: Disney's High School Musical Jr.

Session 3: July 22 to 26, 2019 (SESSION 3 REGISTRATIONS-CLOSED)
Show: Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS

* Performances will be held on Fridays: first showing @ 1:00 p.m., second showing @ 3:30 p.m.

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SAT Test

The SAT will be administered at Perkiomen School on Saturday, August 24. Students who are taking the test may arrive on campus on Thursday, August 22, 2019 to stay in the dormitory. Following the test on August 24, there will be a college program on campus that students will be required to attend. Students will work with the College Counseling Office. There will be discussions to get a jumpstart on the application process, essays and review requirements for applications. Students will also be visiting a number of colleges to meet admissions representatives. The cost of program will include room accommodation, 3 meals a day, and any trips after the SAT Test examination is complete.

Dates: August 22 to 27, 2019 **

Cost: $600

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**Arrival day for international students is Thursday, August 22, 2019. Transportation to Perkiomen School is not included in program fee, but can be arrange at an additional cost.