What ages does Designing with Empathy accept?

Designing with Empathy is open to children ages 12–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

Who runs Designing with Empathy?

Designing with Empathy is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Designing with Empathy provide lunch?

Designing with Empathy does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

How does Designing with Empathy compare to other academic camps in Evanston?

Designing with Empathy is one of 144 academic camps in Evanston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ Academic · Ages 12–14

Designing with Empathy

Evanston

Students learn human-centered design principles to create innovative solutions by understanding user needs and

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer-programs, loads successfully and details summer programs offered by Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD). While "Designing with Empathy" is not explicitly listed as a standalone program on this general page, CTD offers various academic programs for gifted students, including residential, commuter, and online options, suggesting a hybrid program type. The website states that all CTD staff undergo background checks. Northwestern University CTD has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents generally praising the challenging academics and engaging instructors, though some mention high costs. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles found on the site are @northwesternctd for Instagram and NorthwesternCTD for Facebook.

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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Designing with Empathy is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. academic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day and overnight options
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Academic
Ages: 12–14
Address: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: (847) 491-3782
Email: [email protected]

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Designing with Empathy

What ages does Designing with Empathy accept?: Designing with Empathy is open to children ages 12–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Designing with Empathy?: Designing with Empathy is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Designing with Empathy provide lunch?: Designing with Empathy does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Designing with Empathy compare to other academic camps in Evanston?: Designing with Empathy is one of 144 academic camps in Evanston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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