Camp · Academic · Ages 16–18 · $3,966/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 16–18

Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW)

University City · $3,966/week

Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) is a selective four-week summer program for rising high school seniors interested in business and leadership.

▌ Editor's read The Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) program is an intensive four-week residential program for rising high school seniors, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. The website details a curriculum focused on business education, leadership, and teamwork, including lectures, discussions, and a capstone project where students develop and present a business plan. The program is owned and operated by the University of Pennsylvania, a university, and is not accredited by the ACA. While specific staff-to-student ratios are not published, the program emphasizes a highly selective admissions process. Google reviews for 'Wharton Leadership in the Business World' are generally positive, with participants often highlighting the quality of instruction and the networking opportunities. The program's Instagram handle is @whartonyouth and its Facebook handle is WhartonYouth.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) 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

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. The program fee of $11,899 covers tuition, housing, most meals, and program activities. A $100 non-refundable application fee is required. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW)

What ages does Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) accept?
Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) 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 Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) cost?
Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) publishes $3,966/week for the standard session. USD. The program fee of $11,899 covers tuition, housing, most meals, and program activities. A $100 non-refundable application fee is required. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW)'s hours?
Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) 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 Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW)?
Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) 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 Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) provide lunch?
Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) 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 Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) compare to other academic camps in Philadelphia?
Wharton Leadership in the Business World (LBW) 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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