What ages does Wharton Global Youth Program accept?

Wharton Global Youth Program is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Wharton Global Youth Program cost?

Wharton Global Youth Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD, unknown cost Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

Who runs Wharton Global Youth Program?

Wharton Global Youth Program is operated by a university program, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Wharton Global Youth Program provide lunch?

Yes — Wharton Global Youth Program 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 Wharton Global Youth Program compare to other academic camps in Philadelphia?

Wharton Global Youth Program 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.

▌ Academic · Ages 14–18

Wharton Global Youth Program

Philadelphia

Pre-collegiate programs for high school students in business, finance, and leadership at the University of Pennsylvania.

▌ Editor's read The Wharton Global Youth Program is an initiative of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, offering pre-collegiate programs for high school students. The program's website indicates a history of over 30 years, stating 'For over 30 years, the Wharton Global Youth Program has been a leader in pre-collegiate business education.' They offer a variety of programs, including residential experiences on the UPenn campus, online courses, and hybrid formats, as evidenced by their 'Programs' section. The owner type is clearly a university, specifically the University of Pennsylvania. Social media handles for Instagram (@whartonglobalyouth) and Facebook (WhartonGlobalYouth) are prominently linked on their website. The program focuses on business education, with courses like 'Essentials of Finance' and 'Leadership in the Business World' listed. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for their programs on the website.

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Since 199630+ years operating

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University programRun by an academic institution

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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Wharton Global Youth Program 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: 1996 (30 years)
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Academic
Ages: 14–18
Address: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD, unknown cost

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Wharton Global Youth Program

What ages does Wharton Global Youth Program accept?: Wharton Global Youth Program is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Wharton Global Youth Program cost?: Wharton Global Youth Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD, unknown cost Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Wharton Global Youth Program?: Wharton Global Youth Program is operated by a university program, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Wharton Global Youth Program provide lunch?: Yes — Wharton Global Youth Program 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 Wharton Global Youth Program compare to other academic camps in Philadelphia?: Wharton Global Youth Program 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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