CampEd – U.S. East Coast – Summer 2024

Dates

From: July 22 , 2024
To: August 2, 2024

Duration

12 Days

States

New York, Connecticut & Massachusetts

Cost

$4,000

Exclusive of airfare and visa fee
Deadline to apply: January 30, 2024

What is unique about this program?

If you want a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, travel with us this summer to the iconic state of New York (as well as NJ, CT, NH and MA), home to some of the world’s most prestigious universities. Not only will you have the chance to explore tourist destinations such as Central Park, the Empire State building and the Statue of Liberty, but you’ll also get an inside look at institutions that have shaped many notable leaders around the world.

This program will enable you to take a deep dive into varied disciplines, including information technology, business, law, aeronautical engineering, communications, law, and STEM to get a glimpse into your future career path. With the perfect blend of knowledge and experience, this program offers you everything from career exploration and campus visits to witnessing world-famous destinations in the U.S.

Who is this program for?

Students:

This program is only open to current high school students (grade 10, 11, 12, O2, O3, A/S and A levels) interested in learning more about higher education abroad. The program is an exploration of various career options while visiting a diverse range of universities, to give students a better understanding of their future as well as their right-fit college.

Counselors:

EdPrograms offers high school counselors an opportunity to further develop their skills and expand their network through workshops and informative sessions at multiple institutions. Every program that we offer has counselors accompanying the students as chaperones.

For more information, please visit our FAQ page or email us at info@edprograms.org

Visiting Universities

(Tentative)

Columbia University
Yale University
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
New York Film Academy

State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook
University of New Haven
Western New England University
Merrimack College
New Jersey Institute of Technology

*Participating Institutions may change upon EdPrograms discretion and hosting institutions availability.

Tentative Schedule for the Day

8:30 am
Check-in to a hotel/dorm and discuss the agenda with the program director
9:30am
Participate in an ice-breaking activity and other group activities to start your day on a high energy note
11:00am
Explore a career track at one of the universities and learn all about future career opportunities in that particular field
1:00 pm
Enjoy a delicious lunch with your fellow students and share your highlights of the day
2:30pm
Take an interactive tour of the university and ask questions about campus life, student activities and university culture from the current university students
3:30pm
Learn all about the admission requirements and financial aid opportunities
4:30pm
Attend a session on public speaking and practice delivering your own pitch in front of an audience
5:30pm
Explore the beautiful city of New York and stroll through Central Park for the perfect opportunity to take lots of pictures!
8:00pm
Play board games and enjoy other social activities to relax and unwind for the day

*Agenda may change on EdPrograms discretion and hosting institutions availability

Sightseeing/Other Activities

Times Square
New York City Subway
Six Flags Amusement Park

Harvard Square
East coast beaches
And many more!

What’s Included

Faculty-led classes & Workshops

Experiential Learning

Hotels/Hostels

Health Insurance

Meals

Ground Transportation

Recreational Activities

Full-time Tour Director

Chaperones

Admissions team at each visiting Institution

Etiquette Training

Life Skills

This program is only open to current high school students (grade 10, 11, 12, O2, O3, A/S and A levels)
This is a self-funded program. Your parents can contribute towards the cost of the program. Unfortunately, we are not offering any scholarships at this point.
Students must submit a quality application along with the requested video. Your application will not be considered complete without submitting the required video
Students must have a valid passport
Students have to be nominated/recommended by their school counselor. Student needs to ensure that their respective counselors have submitted the required recommendation form available on the EdPrograms website
Successful students will be selected by EdPrograms after the evaluation of their applications. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots

Counselors must submit a thorough and quality application
Counselors also need to submit a letter of nomination from their respective schools
Counselors must have a valid passport
Counselors who can nominate a minimum of 5 students from their schools for the program will be given preference and will have the cost of the program subsidized for them
Counselors can only be guaranteed a slot into program after the successful induction of their nominated students into the program
All counselors will be required to do an in-person interview
Successful counselors will be selected by EdPrograms after evaluation of their applications and interview. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots

Students

This program is only open to current high school students (grade 10, 11, 12, O2, O3, A/S and A levels)
This is a self-funded program. Your parents can contribute towards the cost of the program. Unfortunately, we are not offering any scholarships at this point.
Students must submit a quality application along with the requested video. Your application will not be considered complete without submitting the required video
Students must have a valid passport
Students have to be nominated/recommended by their school counselor. Student needs to ensure that their respective counselors have submitted the required recommendation form available on the EdPrograms website
Successful students will be selected by EdPrograms after the evaluation of their applications. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots

Counselors

Counselors must submit a thorough and quality application
Counselors also need to submit a letter of nomination from their respective schools
Counselors must have a valid passport
Counselors who can nominate a minimum of 5 students from their schools for the program will be given preference and will have the cost of the program subsidized for them
Counselors can only be guaranteed a slot into program after the successful induction of their nominated students into the program
All counselors will be required to do an in-person interview
Successful counselors will be selected by EdPrograms after evaluation of their applications and interview. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots