UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy
The UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy is a two-week residential program for high school students focusing on social justice issues and community...
▌ Editor's read The UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy website loads successfully, detailing a two-week residential program for high school students. The program is offered by the University of Pennsylvania, specifically through its High School Summer Programs, indicating a university ownership type. The website mentions that all program staff undergo background checks, ensuring student safety. While not ACA accredited, which is common for university-run pre-college programs, the program leverages the academic rigor and resources of UPenn. The program's Instagram handle is @upennsummer and Facebook handle is UPennSummerPrograms. Google reviews for UPenn Summer Programs generally reflect positive experiences, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the academic quality and campus experience. The program focuses on social justice, community engagement, and critical thinking, providing a valuable pre-college experience.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy 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 academic, 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
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 16–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy
- What ages does UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy accept?
- UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy is open to children ages 16–18. 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 UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy cost?
- UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy publishes $4,725/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy's hours?
- UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy?
- UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy 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 UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy provide lunch?
- UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy 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 UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy compare to other academic camps in Philadelphia?
- UPenn Social Change and Social Justice Academy is one of 10 academic 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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