2020 Virtual Camp Offerings

Summer at Independence is excited to offer a variety of virtual camp options. To register for International Ivy Virtual Camp and Delaware STEAM Academy, visit each company's respective website. Details on registration for the camps found under the Summer at Independence tab are forthcoming. Please be sure to check back often as we potentially add more exciting online experiences.

International Ivy Virtual Camp

Independence is proud to partner with Ivy International and offer Ivy Virtual Camp for kids between the ages of 5 and 15 who want to learn at home this summer!

Like International Ivy's in-person camp, there are over 50 weekly classes in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). All classes are weekly from Monday to Friday, so families can sign up for one week or multiple weeks. There are three class sessions during the day (9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.) with live instructors so students can be guided in mini-lessons, interactions between students and project-based learning. Please note that all classes are capped at six students to ensure the best online learning experience.

As a special discount to Independence students, use the code DEPCE for $70 off per child, which cancels the $50 registration fee and takes another $20 off the total. The code expires Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Each student can use one code per summer.

For detailed descriptions of each class and dates, please click the image below to access the course catalog.

For questions regarding International Ivy Virtual Camp, please email info@iisummer.com or call (908) 899-1338.

Delaware STEAM Academy

Independence is proud to partner with Delaware STEAM Academy and offer online STEM Coding + Artificial Intelligence summer programs that make AI understandable and fun for kids!

In addition to cutting its fees by more than 20 percent this summer, DE STEAM will offer a further discount of $35 for all Independence students and alumni who sign up before Saturday, June 20, 2020, using the discount code IndyDSA35. After that, Indy families always enjoy $15 off on DE STEAM’s summer programs. Please also check out sibling and multi-course bundle discounts by clicking here. There is no registration fee.

All online programs will be delivered as 90 minutes of live instruction and 90 minutes of self-paced project development per day for two weeks to balance student schedules. DE STEAM only charges for the live lecture time at a fee between $255-265.

All programs use project-based learning (PBL), and students will be asked to finish and present a final project with their own ideas at the last meeting, a valuable part of the Delaware STEAM Academy experience.

For available programs, schedules and registration, please click the image below.

For questions regarding Delaware STEAM Academy, please email info@desteam.org or call Dr. Jerry Xiao, camp director, at (302) 588-6066.

Summer at Independence

Academic

Grammar Clinic

When: August 10‑13
Grade Level: Grades 5‑8
Time: 9:00‑11:00 a.m.
Cost: $180
Instructor: Mrs. Lynn Fabian, Independence Middle School English Teacher

What's summer without grammar? We thoroughly explore the eight parts of speech, the foundation of all grammar study. Students become more familiar with the functions of words and how they work together within a sentence.

Please note that this camp will also be taught on campus by Ms. Vita Biddle, Independence Learning Specialist and LeApps™ Instructor. To register for either the virtual or in-person camp, please click here.

indy exploratorium

Chess Masters

When: TBD
Grade Level: K‑Grade 8
Time: TBD
Cost: TBD
Instructor: Mr. Gregory Rogers, Founder and Coach of Chess Masters of DE

Chess Masters of DE has been teaching chess in schools since 2008. It was founded at Pope John Paul II School by Coach Gregory Rogers. Since then, the club has expanded to several schools in New Castle County and Pennsylvania. Everyone recognizes the benefits of teaching chess to children and adolescents, making Chess Masters of DE thrive. Coach Greg understands how chess can assist youth to make good choices in and out of the classroom. His approach to teaching is always patience with dedication and commitment. Note: Campers may attend one or both weeks.