Pack your bags, book your plane ticket and head off to any one of these summer camps. With multiple locations around the world, you’ll be sure to find one that tickles your child’s adventurous spirit.
Global Young Leaders Conference
Ages: 15-18
Dates: Jun 28-Jul 7 (China), other locations visit www.cylc.org/gylc
Deadline for registration: Varies according to location
Price: USD 3,000-5,500+ (depending on location)
Where: United States: Washington, D.C. & New York; China: Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai; Europe: Vienna, Budapest and Prague
GYLC offers students with an international edge the chance to interact with each other and explore global leadership issues including peace and security, economics, human rights, diplomacy and the role of the United Nations.
Center for Talented Youth Camp
Ages: Grades 2-6
Dates: Session 2: Jul 17-Aug 5
Deadline for registration: June 25 ( late registration session 2)
Price: USD 1,930-3,650
Where: Hong Kong
The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have joined forces to bring talented students this camp. Three-week residential and commuter programs are available across a range of academic subjects such as humanities, science and math. Eligibility is dependent on your child’s SCAT or STB scores. Pre-registration is required.
For details, visit www.cty.jhu.edu.
ISSOS in Scotland
Ages: 13-18
Dates: St. Andrews: Jul 3-24 or Jul 27-Aug 17. Cambrige: Jul 20-Aug 10
Deadline for registration: Varies according to session
Price: GBP 3,610
Where: Cambrige and St. Andrews, UK
The ISSOS summer school program offers high school students from all over the world the opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and adventure in one of two picturesque UK university towns. ISSOS limits the number of students from one nationality to 10% in order to guarantee an international experience for all who attend.
For details, visit www.summerschoolscotland.com.
Boston Bruins Summer Camp
Ages: 7-14
Dates: Jul 11-15; Jul 18-22; Aug 1-5; Aug 15-19
Deadline for registration: Varies according to session
Price: Varies
Where: Boston, US
Kids receive instruction from members of the Bruins hockey team. The camp includes 38 hours of hockey training, on-ice sessions with former and future NHL players, as well as a range of goodies like tickets to a 2011 Bruins pre-season game. The Chinese company Z Tuo is offering this camp package.
For details, visit www.z-tuo.com (Chinese) or call 139 1177 3871 (English).
