Author Archives: ESF Camps

Maggie Powers Named 2014 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator

April 24, 2014 Academic Readiness, Science, Technology

After a nationwide search, Maggie joins an impressive group of 100 diverse educators from across the country who have been selected for their passion and commitment to innovative teaching practices that integrate digital media and technology in the classroom. Continue reading →

JUST ANNOUNCED: Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Travel Programs

April 17, 2014 Adventure Travel, Leadership

Kim Peirsall will be leading the following programs at EA this summer: Junior Outdoor Leadership and Teen Travel: Adventure Week.
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Handwork Studio: Summer 2014

April 16, 2014 Fashion, Visual Arts

The Handwork Studio will be featuring two programs on campus this summer: FIBER ARTS & HANDWORK CREATIONS and FASHION, PATTERNS & MACHINE SEWING.
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Build Your Own Computer Games

April 11, 2014 Technology

Work with EA Technology Coordinator Maggie Powers and learn how to build your own computer using the Raspberry Pi and program your own games! Continue reading →

Animal Advocacy: Big Cats

April 11, 2014 Science, Visual Arts

Take action for tigers and think critically about real-world issues that impact wildlife across the globe at this exciting program taught by educators from the Philadelphia Zoo. Continue reading →

APP Design Camp

April 8, 2014 Visual Arts

Become an “Appreneur”! Learn how to brainstorm, build, submit, and market IOS apps. Campers will learn the basics of coding using the Object-C programming language and Xcode developer software. Continue reading →

CSI Forensics

March 31, 2014 Visual Arts

BREAKING NEWS! New things are happening at CSI Forensics Camp! Our Director of Programming met with members of the Philadelphia Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigation Unit last week. Together, they finalized some super-cool, exciting new features for this year’s camp! Continue reading →

Minecraft Adventures

March 26, 2014 Visual Arts

The Center for Growth and Innovation is offering some amazing technology camps this summer! One of the camps that we are very excited about is Minecraft Adventures: Video Game Design Camp. Continue reading →