NCE Summer Camps and Youth Program

Summer 2021

Temple University Summer Education Camps and the Office of Non-Credit and Continuing Education is planning a variety of in-person and virtual programs this summer for youth in grades 2 through 12. Camps will be held during the months of June, July, and August.

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Now offering in person camps

A select number of in-person camps are being planned for the Temple University Ambler campus. In-person camps will practice social distancing and masks will be required when indoors. Most camp activities will be scheduled for outdoors, and campers may remove their masks when appropriately socially distanced outdoors.

If situations change and we are not able to hold camps on-campus, all camps will be transitioned to live, online camps.

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Online camps and services

We have a wide variety of online camps scheduled throughout the summer for all grade levels. In addition, for high school juniors and seniors, we offer several SAT and ACT test prep courses to help prepare for college admissions exams.

Camp Session Schedule

For Summer 2021, we have structured our in-person camps into one, 2-week session and two, 3-week sessions. Camp sessions are offered as follows:

Session #1: (2-week camp): June 21 to July 2

Session #2: (3-week camp): July 6 to July 23*

Session #3: (3-week camp): July 26 to August 13

*Note: No Camps Monday, July 5, 2021

Camp Location:In-person camps will be held at the Temple University Ambler campus, located at 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA 19002.

Hours of Operation:In-person camps are offered as full-day camps, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Camper may be dropped off as early at 8:30 AM. Camp ends at 4 PM but parents have until 5 PM to pick up campers. We regret that we are not able to provide additional before care or after care hours.

Summer Camps Registration

Early Bird Discount: Register and pay by April 30, 2021, and receive 10% off the camp fee, unless otherwise noted. Camp prices listed on our website through April 30th reflect the Early Bird Discount. Materials and computer lab fees are not eligible for discount.

Multi-session discount: Save 10% when registering your child for 3 or more camp sessions.

Sibling discount: Save 10% for each child attending camp during the same week.

Note: Only one discount applies. You are not able to apply multiple discounts.

Payment: Full payment is due upon registration.

Fees: All camp fees include materials and/or computer lab fees unless otherwise noted.

Refund And Withdrawal Policies

A participant who withdrawals from a summer camp, three weeks prior to the camp starting date, will receive a refund minus a withdrawal fee. All withdrawals must be received in writing and can be sent by email to ncce@temple.edu Refunds requested at least 3 weeks prior to the camp start date will be processed as follows.

Camps costing up to $499 = $50 withdrawal fee.

Camps costing $500 to $999 = $100 withdrawal fee.

Camps costing $1000 to $1,575 = $200 withdrawal fee.

Health and Safety Statement Summer 2021

We recognize how important the health and safety of our campers and camp staff are. In-person, on-campus camps at the Temple University Ambler campus will practice social distancing, and all camp staff and campers must wear masks when indoors. Campers may remove masks when outdoors and appropriately socially distanced, and when eating or drinking. Of course, if a camper wishes to keep their mask on at all times, they are welcome to do so. We will encourage campers to wash their hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. We will attempt to schedule most of the camp activities for youth in grades 2 to 7 in outdoor settings. If situations change and we are not able to hold camps in-person, on-campus, all camps will be transitioned to live, online camps.

Read our full Health and Safety Statement for Summer 2021

Financial Aid for Summer Education Camps

Temple University offers limited financial aid for summer education camps based on financial need. If you have any questions, please contact us at ncce@temple.edu, or 267-468-8500.

Summer Education Camps: A Brief History

Temple University has been offering Summer Education Camps since 1989 at our Ambler campus location. Summer camps are a fun-filled approach to academic subjects in small-group settings. More recently, we've been able to expand some summer camp programming to Temple's Main and Center City campuses. Summer Education Camps provide a wonderful opportunity for youth in grades 2 through 17 to learn about a specific area of interest, experience a college campus, meet new friends, and have fun at the same time. Our summer camp instructors are primarily local, area schoolteachers, or professionals in their field, who enjoy sharing their passions and enriching the lives of children through educational opportunities.

Contact Information

Email Address:	ncce@temple.edu
Telephone Number:	(267) 468-8500
Program Office Address:	580 Meetinghouse Road Ambler, PA 19002

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