Education summer camp: Education Unlimited Programs at Georgetown University

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A+ Summer Leadership

Whether online or in person, Education Unlimited proudly offers top tier curriculum in our A+ Summer Leadership program! To learn more about our online program, click here.


High School Leadership Camp

Leadership skills are one of the most important traits that students will need to learn in order to be successful within any industry or profession, yet many of these skills are abstract and can be difficult to teach.  Education Unlimited is proud to introduce a new camp that focuses on creating great leaders through three key areas of leadership development:

Knowing Yourself as a Leader: By understanding motives and personal values, students will be provided with a firm foundation to build the leadership skills that best suits their individual leadership style. Through personality and leadership self-assessment tests, students will benefit from guided self-evaluation to determine the management style that best fits their leadership goals. As part of the self-assessment, we will also consider how to best communicate with other types of leaders.


Communicating with Others: Once students understand their leadership style and goals, they are then provided with the skills they will need to communicate that direction to others. Our communications studies will cover presentation skills, meeting management and effective writing for the workplace. 

Each week of camp, students will:

  • Give a persuasive or informative presentation
  • Lead meetings with their peers 
  • Write proposals and communicate to others with clarity and professionalism
  • Practical Hands-On Experience

Learn by Doing: Weekly projects simulate entrepreneurial and community leadership from inception through planning to action. Each project includes budget and time management, delegation of responsibilities and effective teamwork.

These projects may include: 

  • Planning and implementing an event for a large student body
  • Development and implementing a marketing campaign for an upcoming event
  • Arranging and completing a community service project plan with an action plan for implementation
  • Developing and performing a community needs assessment, then creating a presentation of results and suggested actions
Middle School Leadership Camp

Our middle school session of A+ Summer Leadership encourages the development of leadership skills spanning the areas of communication, entrepreneurial thinking and project planning/small team leadership. Students will rotate through multiple classes daily, and the program will culminate in a capstone leadership project which allows students to apply the skills they learn throughout the week.  Communication Skills and Entrepreneurial Thinking seminars are the cornerstones of the core curriculum, and in these two courses students will learn by doing, create project plans, and work on learning to present their plan to an audience with the goal of learning how to bring a project from the idea stage to actual implementation. The Project Planning and Small Team Leadership (supplemental learning time for overnight and extended day camp students) is a workshop period where students will further explore ideas presented in their two core seminars, learn theories of leadership, have time to develop their project ideas and flesh them out, and receive personalized assistance on their projects.

Communication Skills: Our communication skills unit instills confidence and develops effective interpersonal skills through fun and interactive public speaking exercises, such as campaign speeches, student congress, and negotiations. Students will develop multiple speeches and will practice speaking in public during each day of the program (all participants).

Entrepreneurial Thinking: Leaders need to think creatively, market their ideas, and work with limited resources. In this unit, students will develop their skills as leader-entrepreneurs through hands-on activities designed to encourage their skills as marketers and innovators. Example activities include marketing campaign design, brainstorming methods, budgeting skills, and creative problem solving (all participants).

Project Planning & Small Team Leadership: Project management and small team management are fundamental skills of any leader. In this unit, students learn study skills, organization techniques, and project management best practices, giving them a skill set that will help them in small group work in school and beyond. Students will also explore various leadership roles, including that of project steward, manager, coach, and more (overnight and extended day participants).

For maximum options in summer 2022, this program will be offered in-person at East and West coast locations, as well as online! 





Click Here to View Sample ON-CAMPUS Schedule
Click Here to View Sample ONLINE Schedule

Online Camp Schedule Leadership

SCHEDULE FOR RISING 6-8 GRADE Pacific Time Eastern Time Breaks
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

 Includes a 1-hour lunch break plus shorter 10-15 min breaks
Friday  9:00 am to 11:00 am

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

 Includes shorter 10-15 min breaks

SCHEDULE FOR RISING 9-12 GRADE Pacific Time Eastern Time Breaks
Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

 Includes a 1-hour lunch break plus shorter 10-15 min breaks

*Schedule subject to change – Final schedule posted in Google Classroom the Wednesday prior to the start of class.















On-Campus High School Sample Schedule

8:00 am Breakfast in the dining hall (overnight campers)
9-9:15 am Extended day camper check-in
9:15 am Leadership Communications class
12:30 pm Lunch in the dining hall (included for all campers)
1:45 pm Knowing Your Leadership Style class
5:30 pm Dinner in the dining hall (included for all campers)
6:30 pm Hands-on Project Seminar and work time
8:00 pm Evening recreation activities
9:00 pm Extended day camper check-out
10:00 pm Floor check
10:30 pm Room check

















Sample Schedule Middle School

7:30 am Overnight campers – wake up!
8:00 am Breakfast in the dining hall (overnight campers)
9-9:15 am Extended day camper check-in
9:00 am Camp meeting & warm up
9:15 am Communications class
12:00 pm Lunch in the dining hall (included for overnight & extended day campers;
day campers can purchase an optional lunch package or bring a lunch)
1:15 pm Recreation
2:00 pm Entrepreneurial thinking class
5:00 pm Day camper check-out
5:30 pm Dinner in the dining hall (overnight & extended campers)
6:30 pm Team leadership & project planning class
7:45 pm Evening recreation & activities
8-9:00 pm Extended day camper check-out
9:30 pm Floor check (overnight campers get ready for bed)
10:00 pm Room check & lights out




Education Unlimited believes in small-group, immersive learning with subject matter experts and experienced teachers. We strive to provide industry-leading instruction to all of our students and hold all staff to the highest possible standards. Staff assignments vary by program and location. Some of our recent staff members for this program include:

Emily Mullaney, MA – Camp Director and Instructor

Emily Mullaney is a teacher and doctoral student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, working towards a PhD in Education Leadership with a focus on how to best support beginning teachers as they enter the field. In addition to her 7+ years of teaching experience in subjects such as language, culture, and high-school English, Emily has spent the last 15 summers working with children at various summer camps.  She believes in the value of the summer months to continue a child’s social, emotional, and academic development and is thrilled to bring her extensive experience to her role as Camp Director.

In addition to her current doctoral work, Emily has a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education, all from the University of Connecticut.  

Amanda DeDiego, PhD – Instructor

Dr. Amanda DeDiego is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wyoming, teaching both graduate and undergraduate honors courses ranging from fundamentals of counseling to graduate practicums.  She has a PhD in Counselor Education from the University of Tennessee and is also a National Certified Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from University of North Georgia. While working on her PhD, Dr. DeDiego worked as a research assistant on a two-year FUTURE program which allows students with intellectual disabilities to attend college level classes and receive intensive work skills training through internships.

Dr. DeDiego has years of experience in mentorship and leadership roles with youth. In addition to her four years with Education Unlimited, she has conducted team building and leadership training with youth using rope course activities; she has published articles and hosted conference presentations on the topic.  She has volunteered her time as a grief counselor and mentor for children through organizations such as Project Dignity.

James Webb, PhD – Camp Director

Dr. James Webb is a seasoned instructor and lecturer with a PhD in Educational Theater from New York University. He has taught at numerous colleges and universities in the greater New York City area, with courses ranging from Fundamentals of Acting to Interpersonal and Vocal Communications.  Prior to spending his summer months with Education Unlimited, Dr. Webb spent 14 years as the managing director of the Irene C. Edmonds Youth Theatre Program in Tallahassee, Florida.

Dr. Webb is a seasoned actor of over fifty stage productions; he has held roles that vary from Scar in The Lion King to Booker T. in Ragtime. Dr. Webb has been the recipient of numerous honors and accolades throughout his career, honored for both his original playwrights and acting. In addition to his time on stage, he has appeared in numerous films and done commercial and voiceover work.  Dr. Webb also holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from The University of Florida and a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater from Florida A&M University.

Summer Math Camp | University of South Florida

K-12 Summer Camps through the University of South Florida provide parents and students
with ongoing education and support when school isn’t in session. Our programs offer
an ideal way for students to practice skills – and gain new ones – in an engaging
and supportive environment that will help foster a love of learning.

Students who participate in our USF summer camp programs join a supportive and collaborative
environment that allows them to develop their skills, discover new passions, and explore
future career paths. Courses are led by dedicated instructors who have experience
working with K-12 students.

USF Alumni, Faculty and Staff Family Member Discount

We are pleased to offer a 10% discount for USF alumni, USF faculty and staff family
members. During checkout enter this promotion code: SUMMEROFUSF or ALUMNI10

Want updates about Summer Camp? Fill out this form to be among the first to receive
emails about upcoming USF Summer Camp programs. 

USF Summer K-8 Math Camp

Stop the summer slide. The USF Summer K-8 Math Camp will minimize learning loss and
help students get ahead for the next grade. In this engaging and interactive course,
students in kindergarten through grade 8 will review key concepts from the previous
grade and prepare for the coming school year by exploring fun, relevant math topics.

Each summer math camp course is taught by a dedicated instructor who has experience
working with elementary school students. Courses are divided by grade level (grades
1-8), and parents can select the appropriate one for their student. Each course consists
of 12 50-minute sessions delivered in a live online format.

Learn more

C.A.G.E. Virtual CyberCamp

USF’s C.A.G.E. Virtual CyberCamp offers campers in grades 3-5 an exciting, interactive
experience problem solving through hands-on learning with various technologies. Campers
work up the ranks as secret agent recruits for the Cybersecurity Agency for Global
Engagement (C.A.G.E.) by solving puzzles, taking virtual tours, and gathering information
to expose a mole within the organization!

This immersive, high-energy simulation will give campers knowledge in foundational
computing concepts, including skills associated with cybersecurity, computing architecture,
and coding. In addition to the program’s curriculum, campers will develop knowledge
and skills that can be applied to their own interactions within the digital world.

C.A.G.E. Virtual CyberCamp will be held completely online. To enroll, all students
need is a computer, an internet connection and a secret agent mentality to immerse
themselves in the world of C.A.G.E. Campers will receive a packet with all the necessary
materials for the week, including an ID badge, a secret message pen, a C.A.G.E. t-shirt
and much more. This camp is the same each week and we do not recommend enrolling one
camper in more than one week of C.A.G.E. Virtual CyberCamp.

Format: Virtual, asynchronous

Recommended Grades: 3rd – 5th grade

Times: Campers can work on their own time throughout the week. Each day, a new section will
appear. Counselors will be live and available to help between 9am – 3pm EST.

Requirements: Computer and internet connection.

Register for one of our sessions below:

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

USF Middle School CyberCamp

The USF Middle School CyberCamp, held in-person at the University of South Florida
Tampa campus, will give campers (grades 6 – 8) the opportunity to explore basic to
intermediate cybersecurity concepts through interactive hands-on experiences.

Activities will be differentiated to match each individual campers’ need. The curriculum
will provide campers the opportunity to learn through a series of fun and immersive
challenges while interacting and competing with other campers. Lessons throughout
the week focus on various cybersecurity concepts including cryptography, web exploration,
forensics, and social engineering interwoven with basic internet safety and ethics.
Please see additional information below:

Format: Face-to-face

Location: USF Tampa Campus (Additional information provided in camp welcome email)

Recommended Grades: 6th – 8th grade

Requirements: Computer and internet connection. 

Register for one of our sessions below:

Week 1

Week 2

USF High School CyberCamp

The USF High School CyberCamp encourages high school students (grades 9-12) from across
the Tampa Bay area to pursue careers in the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry.
The week-long program helps students learn what being an ethical hacker is all about.

Supported by local cybersecurity student groups and industry leaders, USF High School
CyberCamp participants explore cybersecurity careers while networking with industry
professionals within the Tampa-area cybersecurity community. Course curriculum is
supported by Florida CyberHub resources and lesson plans from the Florida Center for
Instructional Technology. Campers will work through hands-on cybersecurity exercises
with experts virtually, engage with lectures from industry and community leaders,
and network with cybersecurity students and professionals during this five-day camp.

The USF High School CyberCamp is being offered in two formats this year, virtual and
in-person, to expand reach and to provide options suitable for all families. The in-person
option will provide campers a conference-like experience where they will have the
opportunity to select sessions presented by various experts and teachers, participate
in hands-on activities, and network with peers and industry professionals. The virtual
option will be similar to a virtual conference where campers will be given the opportunity
to view and interact virtually with various presentations, participate in virtual
experiences, and network through chat platforms. Both formats will run simultaneously
and campers will be able to all interact regardless of the chosen format.

Format: Virtual, synchronous OR In-person depending on selection

Recommended Grades: 9th – 12th grade

Dates: July 25th, 2022 – July 29th, 2022

Times: 9am – 4pm EST

Requirements: Computer and internet connection needed for virtual format

Register for one of our sessions below:

In-Person

Virtual

CodeBreakHERs

CodeBreakHERs is a cybersecurity Summer camp for young girls grade 8-12. Through hands-on
activities, participants learn the fundamentals about internet security, hardware
security, coding theory, and cryptography. Campers participate in fun activities to
illustrate these concepts, such as deactivation of signal to intercept drones, QR 

codes with Legos, Cryptography with Rubrix Cubes, and our final escape room challenge!
During the week, campers receive the visit of real-life CodeBreakHERS such as a former
NSA cryptographers, an Air Force commander and NSF faculty.

Students will learn foundational cybersecurity concepts that will prepare them for
future study and a career in this high-demand field:

  • Hardware security
  • Internet security
  • Information encoding and error correcting codes
  • Cryptography and blockchain

Students will also use the new concepts learned to participate in Capture the Flag
Competitions (CTFs). During these challenges, teams of students will solve problems
related to some of the concepts learned.

Learn more

Everyone Can Code

When you learn to code, you’re not only learning the language of technology — you’re
learning new ways to think and bring your ideas to life. The USF Everyone Can Code
summer camp helps campers identify code in their everyday lives and teaches the basic
principles of coding using Apple’s Swift Playgrounds. 

Campers will have the opportunity to LEARN coding basics, PRACTICE their skills through
various puzzles and activities, APPLY what they have learned as they create with code,
and CONNECT the experiences from camp to the real-world through problem solving and
critical thinking. At the end of the week, campers will even design and prototype
their own app using the skills they have learned. 

USF Everyone Can Code is intended to not only introduce coding concepts, but to also
inspire young learners to think about how code might apply to their own futures. This
camp is intended for BEGINNERS with little to no experience in coding.

Times: 9am – 4pm EST

Recommended Camper Age: Grades 4 – 6 (Ages 9 – 12)

Requirements:  iPad with iPadOS 13.4 or later installed, Swift Playground free app installed (Required
for virtual camp ONLY)

Register for one of our sessions below:

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3 

 

Want to be notified when USF makes updates to the Summer Camp lineup? Complete this
form to receive emails about upcoming programs.

2022 State Of The State: Summer Learning Camps For Arizona Kids

PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today announced the launch of a statewide summer learning camp initiative aimed at helping Arizona kids get caught up in math, reading and civics.

“There’s been too much attention put on masks; and not nearly enough placed on math. A focus on restrictions rather than reading and writing. And it’s students of color and those in poverty who have been most impacted by the COVID-era posturing and politics of some school board bureaucrats,” the Governor said during his State of the State Address.

A July 2021 national analysis from McKinsey & Company indiciates “students testing in 2021 were about ten points behind in math and nine points behind in reading, compared with matched students in previous years.” The analysis also says, “In math, students in majority Black schools ended the year with six months of unfinished learning, students in low-income schools with seven. High schoolers have become more likely to drop out of school, and high school seniors, especially those from low-income families, are less likely to go on to postsecondary education.”

Additionally, recent assessment results showed how dramatically the pandemic has impacted learning in Arizona, with English and math scores plummeting for students across the state. The Summer Learning Camp initiative will address these gaps – at no cost to Arizona families – by providing students the support they need to get back on track ahead of next school year.

“…come June, we’re launching a summer camp – With an emphasis on catching kids up in key areas: Math, Reading and American civics,” he continued. “We will lead the way to eliminate learning loss. And in case you haven’t checked twitter lately: Arizona schools are open and they will remain open.”

Governor Ducey is working with educators, schools and families to connect kids who need extra support with eight-week math, reading and civics summer camps in urban and rural areas across the state. The camps will be offered through a partnership with schools and other community organizations.

To qualify for the free summer camp, a student must:

  • Have a demonstrated need for academic support, with an emphasis placed on serving students who scored below “proficient” on the Spring 2021 AZM2 (Arizona’s Measurement of Educational Readiness to Inform Teaching) Assessment. Additional metrics will be used to identify eligibility for students in grades that do not take the AZM2.

  • Attend an Arizona public school.

Priority will be given to students qualifying for free or reduced price meals. The instruction will be educational, engaging and in-person. Teachers from across the state will be invited to participate, and will be offered competitive compensation along with professional development opportunities. Transportation options will be available to students in need. 

Governor Ducey is allocating dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act to fund the summer learning camps and ensure parents of students in need can access them free of charge. 

BACKGROUND

On March 3, 2021, Governor Ducey announced a data-driven plan requiring public schools to resume teacher-led, in-person instruction. The action further advocated to close the achievement gap and keep students in the classroom.

On August 17, 2021, in addition to the Education Recovery Benefit program, Governor Ducey announced the Education Plus Up Grant program, aimed at boosting per pupil spending. Under the program, all district and charter schools that kept doors open for Arizona’s students and followed all state laws, would be eligible for $163 million in grant funding. 

Governor Ducey also announced $64.9 million in state and federal funding for programs that improve K-12 literacy, support adult education and expand teacher professional development.

On August 18, 2021, Arizona invested $20 million to strengthen school choice opportunities for kids and families in rural communities and all areas of the state. The Arizona Transportation Modernization Grants program aimed to improve access to reliable and safe transportation for K-12 students.

On November 9, 2021, Governor Ducey announced an investment of $1.25 million to support mentorship programs for at-risk youth and training programs for parents of underrepresented families. As students faced time away from their classrooms, they missed opportunities for mentorship. The funding will help expand existing in-school mentoring as well as college and career readiness programs. 

On November 15, 2021, an additional $375,000 was allocated for after-school programs that help promote healthy choices and encourage social engagement among kids of rural areas and underserved communities.

On December 28, 2021, Governor Ducey met with Black Mothers Forum Founder Janelle Wood and board members to discuss efforts to expand school choice in Arizona and ways to continue removing barriers for families.

On January 4, 2022, Governor Ducey announced the creation of the Open for Learning Recovery Benefit program to provide relief for parents who may face financial and educational barriers due to unexpected school closures. 

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