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Residential Summer Camps in Washington State

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Image of Canoe Island French Camp Canoe Island French Camp:
Find a little bit of France in the San Juan Islands at this Northwest Washington sleepover summer camp, one of the country's premier French camps. Campers, ages 9-16, take part in a unique mix of French language and culture through artistic and outdoor activities. Fencing, archery, sailing, kayaking, swimming, photography, marine biology, and French culture, cuisine and language are options every day.

Canoe Island is located on a 47-acre island in the center of the San Juan Islands in Upright Channel between Shaw and Lopez islands. The ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor goes by the southern corner of the island. The island is surrounded by the sparkling blue water of Puget Sound, this wooded paradise is waiting for you to explore its mile of shoreline, mossy promontories, and secluded beaches.


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Photo of Residential Summer Camps in Washington State Beautiful sunset from Canoe Island's "No Name Point" looking South towards the Olympic Mountains and San Juan Island's Cattle Point.


 

Image of Canoe Island French Camp Girls strike a pose during French cusine class.

(Mornings at camp are devoted to French language classes and activities: fencing, French cuisine, and culture, theater, art, and photography.)


 

Photos of Canoe Island French Camp Group of young archers.

(Other afternoon activities include: archery, swimming, sailing, kayaking, archery, art, rock climbing and a variety of sports. French songs, vocabulary for activities, and games are incorporated into each day.)


 

Picture of Canoe Island French Camp Kayaking, afternoon activity.


 

Each year during Session 2, La Revolution Française, the entire camp boats over to Friday Harbor and marches in the 4th of July Parade. Campers sing songs in French, show their fencing, theatrical and folk dancing abilities to parade watchers.


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The Northwest School, Seattle
Courses / Programs
Situated in the heart of Seattle, Washington, The Northwest School is an independent college preparation and international boarding school for Grades 6-12. We provide a welcoming and engaging English language (ESL) summer programs for students ages 10-16. Our English summer classes are specifically designed for ELL (English Language Learning) students who wish to improve their English language skills in a fun and relaxed environment. We welcome students from all over Seattle, the U.S., and around the world.

Our boarding program features a truly international atmosphere. Each summer, the dormitory welcomes approximately 200 students from more than ten countries. The education of global citizens with a deep appreciation of different cultures is a founding principle of the school which extends to the summer programs.

The Northwest School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), and is approved by the Washington State Board of Education.
Summer Camp Programs for English Language Learners (ELL) ages 10-16:

Speaking & Presentation: Beginning & Intermediate Levels: (Pronunciation, enunciation, and projection)

Reading & Writing: Beginning & Writing Levels: (Develop your vocabulary and work on expressing your thoughts clearly in writing)

Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Athletics
STEM
ID Tech Camps, Washington State
Courses / Programs
iD Tech Camps in Washington State provide 1-week and 2-week technology and computer science summer camps for kids and teens, as well as the iD Programming Academy and iD Game Design & Development Academy. iD Tech Camps is America’s #1 Tech Camp, offering summer programs at over 80 prestigious universities in 28 states, including University of Washington - Seattle, and University of Washington - Bothell. 

iD Tech programs are taught in small, personalized classes. Instructors are able to work closely with each student in order to customize the course curriculum to each student’s skill and experience level. Whether you are a beginner or extremely advanced, the instructors find fun and challenging ways to develop your tech skills.

Discover how your technical talents and scientific passions can lead to a future career! These comprehensive week-long sessions include personalized technology instruction and a variety of fun summer camp activities.

“I really love how my instructor and everyone was supportive and caring. I made new friends here and would recommend this camp to everyone interested in game making.”
- Michael R., Student, University of Washington
Summer Tech Camps for Kids & Teens ages 7-18:

iD Tech Camp:
- Week-long Day camps for ages 7-17
- Week-long Overnight camps for ages 10-17

iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

iD Game Design & Development Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all of our iD Academy locations.
Youth Empowered Action
Courses / Programs
Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp is a unique and inspiring residential summer leadership program in Oregon, Massachusetts and California for youth 12-17 years who want to make a difference in the world. There will be two sessions in Oregon at Camp Adams in Molalla, Clackamas County. In Massachusetts, YEA Camp will be held at the beautiful Hilltop space of Nature's Classroom in Charlton, Worcester County. Our northern California camp will be held at the beautiful Quaker Center in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, about a two hours drive south of San Francisco.

At a week-long sleep-away program in a beautiful camp setting, YEA campers choose an issue of importance to them (for example, some have chosen climate change, racism, homophobia, homelessness, or animal rights) and they build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to take action on that issue once they get home.
Summer Leadership Camps in OR, MA and CA:

- 1 week residential camps for ages 12-17
- Connect with what's important
- Learn about inspiring activists
- Create an action plan
- Learn to think strategically about issues
- Celebrate the accomplishments and our community
- Learn key activist skills
Camp Lutherhaven, Coeur d'Alene
Courses / Programs
Camp Lutherhaven is a traditional summer camp provider located in Coeur d'Alene ID, close to the Washington State border. We offer a wide range of summer courses for boys and girls from 1st through 12th Grade.

Hike, swim, craft, sing, play and explore God's word with your new camp buddies and awesome counselors! Campers gain overnight independence, build self-confidence, and grow in a safe, loving, Christian atmosphere.

Lutherhaven’s Summer Mission is about loving our neighbor, right next to us, in our local community.
Traditional Summer Camp Programs:
- Grades 1-12

- Genesis Program (Grades 1-2)
- Exodus Program (Grades 3-4)
- Homestead Program (Grades 4-6)
- Treehouse Program (Grades 4-6)
- Pioneer Program (Grades 5-6)
- Pathfinder Program (Grades 7-8)
- Wake on the Lake Program (Grades 8-12)
- Adventurer Program (Grades 9-12)
- Junior Staff Program (Grades 11-12)
ISLS - Spanish Institute
Courses / Programs
ISLS, The Institute for Spanish Language Studies, is a world leader in Youth Spanish Immersion Programs. We offer unique educational summer programs for teens in Costa Rica that combine Spanish lessons with: Volunteer, Service, Cultural exchanges, Adventure Tours and Surfing. We also have a one of a kind Children's Spanish and Adventure Camp in Playa Tamarindo. The Children's Camp is for 2 to 13 year olds and our Teen camps are for 13 to 17 year olds.

All our Teen Camps in Costa Rica are designed for students to be able to mix and match. Also, with our Weekly Student Blocks, students can attend a camp from one week up to six or they can attend two or three of them. Our start dates are every Sunday for eight weeks from mid-June to mid-August.

Students can attend all of our Spanish Camps/Programs with any level of Spanish ability. Our classes are small and personal with professional teachers and no more than 7 students in a level. All children's and teen classes are also age and developmentally appropriate.

We have adult Spanish programs as well, so every member of the family can attend. It is a fun family vacation to a Tropical Paradise!
Here are our Teen Camp Options in Costa Rica include:

- Spanish and Surf
- Spanish and Volunteer
- Spanish and Adventure
- Intensive Spanish
- Spanish, Service & Turtle Rescue

Here are our Children's Spanish Camp Options in Playa Tamarindo:

- 2 hours/day (2 to 4 yrs)
- 4 hours/day (2 to 4 yrs)
- 6 hours/day (2 to 4 yrs)
- Elementary School (5 to 10 yrs)
- Middle School (11 to 13 yrs)

For our Adult Students we have:

- 4 hours/day, Intensive Spanish
- 6 hours/day, Super-Intensive Spanish
- Spanish and Surf
- 1 to 4 hours/day of Private Lessons
Engineering Summer Academy at Penn
Courses / Programs
The Engineering Summer Academy at Penn offers a unique summer opportunity for a selective group of motivated and talented high school students. Experience rigorous and challenging college-level studies at our high-tech, ivy-league program in the heart of Philadelphia!

Whether students are local to the area or hail from halfway around the world, we welcome them to explore what the Engineering Summer Academy at Penn has to offer. ESAP is designed to provide exceptional STEM students the opportunity to explore the field of Engineering before applying to college. Situated on our historic Philadelphia campus, right in the heart of the city, pre-college students can also take advantage of the vast array of activities and resources available to the Penn community.

Coursework incorporates exciting STEM subjects and material. High school students enroll in one of our six offered courses and earn college credit:

Biotechnology

Computer Graphics

Computer Science

Complex Networks

Nanotechnology

Robotics
Biotechnology

Computer Graphics

Computer Science

Complex Networks

Nanotechnology

Robotics