- There are many kinds of camps for teens.Camp de Tentes image by Fr??d??ric Massard from Fotolia.com
While summer camp is a fondly remembered tradition for some, it can be an extremely expensive extra for those who are struggling to get by. Fortunately, there are a number of organizations dedicated to helping kids and teens, particularly those who are disabled or financially disadvantaged, enjoy the experience of camp. - Operation Purple is a competitive leadership camp for teens 15 to 17 who are the children of injured military personnel. Teens who attend the all-expenses-paid camp are required to implement a community service project of their own creation. Travel expenses up to $500 are reimbursed. Camps include the Wilderness Challenge in Georgia, Exploring Florida’s Wonders and Idaho Rocky Mountain Expedition, among others. These physically demanding 10-day camps introduce campers to a variety of experiences, including exploring the Appalachian Trail, whitewater rafting, camping, hiking, rafting and more. The selection criteria require a GPA of 2.5 or higher, active community service involvement and leadership. A diverse group of teens from different backgrounds, experiences, interests and goals is selected. This is not a camp for those with physical impairments.
National Military Family Association Inc.
2500 North Van Dorn Street, Suite 102
Alexandria, VA 22302-1601
703-931-6632
militaryfamily.org/our-programs/operation-purple/teen-leadership-camps/ - Camp Rising Sun, in the northern New York town of Rhinebeck, is a leadership camp that lasts seven weeks each summer. Sixty boys and 60 girls from 30 countries participate in this free camp designed to help them become leaders in their communities. Typical activities involve "instructions," or small classes offered by university professors, staff or the campers, and “project time;” a peer-led project that contributes to the improvement of the camp environment. Evening programs include cross-cultural discussions, art and music activities as well as a weekly newspaper. Hiking, swimming, basketball and tennis are also available. Admittance is competitive and based on demonstrated academic achievement and critical-thinking skills, character, leadership potential and individuality in developed abilities and interests.
The Louis August Jonas Foundation Inc.
99 Lantern Drive, Suite 201
Doylestown, PA 18901
800-262-0136
lajf.org - Shakespeare Lab Jr. is a performing arts camp for teens who attend public school and live in New York City. This week-long workshop camp in the East Village is for teens interested in learning more about the plots, themes and characters of some of Shakespeare's most powerful plays. You also learn acting, voice and movement through theater games, as well as writing Shakespearean-style sonnets. The only requirements to attend are to be 13 to 19 and attend a New York City Public High School.
The Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10003
212-539-8500
publictheater.org/content/view/131/226/
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