What ages does Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) accept?

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) is open to children ages 15–18. 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.

How much does Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) cost?

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) publishes $3,083/week for the standard session. $9,250 Price data unreliable - TBD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP)'s hours?

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) runs Three-week residential program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP)?

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) 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 Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) provide lunch?

Yes — Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

How does Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) compare to other stem camps in Philadelphia?

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) is one of 6 stem camps in Philadelphia 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.

▌ STEM · Ages 15–18

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP)

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA · $3,083/week

An intensive three-week summer program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in

▌ Editor's read The Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) is an intensive, three-week summer program for rising 10th-12th grade high school students, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science. The program is an overnight experience, with students residing in university dorms. While specific staff-to-student ratios are not published, the program emphasizes a university-level academic experience with courses taught by Penn faculty and graduate students. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing. Google reviews for 'Engineering Summer Academy at Penn' are generally positive, with students and parents praising the challenging curriculum and exposure to various engineering disciplines. The program's Instagram handle is @pennengineering and its Facebook handle is PennEngineering, both associated with the broader Penn Engineering school. The program's 'About' page does not specify the number of years it has been operating or the founder's name.

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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: STEM
Ages: 15–18
Hours: Three-week residential program
Address: University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-898-0000
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: $9,250 Price data unreliable - TBD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP)

What ages does Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) accept?: Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) is open to children ages 15–18. 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.
How much does Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) cost?: Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) publishes $3,083/week for the standard session. $9,250 Price data unreliable - TBD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP)'s hours?: Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) runs Three-week residential program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP)?: Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) 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 Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) provide lunch?: Yes — Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) compare to other stem camps in Philadelphia?: Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) is one of 6 stem camps in Philadelphia 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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