ISB Summer 2024 Challenge Catalog

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The Purpose of this Catalog

The purpose of this resource is to provide students and parents with a range of enrichment, extension, and experiential learning opportunities to challenge our students over the summer ISB has adopted a talent development model to support exploration and passions. An explanation of Talent Development at ISB can be found here.

As an organization, we are neither endorsing these experiences nor consider this an exhaustive list We view this as a place for you to start exploring opportunities which suit your child’s needs.

We intend to expand upon this list and hope to build insight on some of the offerings based on you and your child’s summer experiences. If your child participates in a summer program on this list or not, please let us know so we can take note of up-to-date information. We welcome your feedback.

Please note that some of these programs will require qualifying scores and/or prerequisites to be eligible. Feel free to reach out to Romana Auer for assistance.

For ease of navigation, you can click on the name of the institution to navigate to the corresponding website and we have grouped them by geographic regionindicating the eligible grades, type of program (in-person or online), and the domains which include:

Academic Exploration

Career Related

Leadership

Outdoor Education

Sport

Performing Arts

Languages

For more information, contact Romana Auer at auerr@isb.be

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Highlighted Opportunity

We have an established partnership with Johns Hopkins so we can assist with administration, enrollment and invoicing

PROGRAM GRADES TYPE DOMAIN

Johns Hopkins University (USA)

The Center for Talented Youth (CTY) offers residential programs in 6 locations in the US along with session-based and self-paced online enrichment opportunities designed for all ages

Grades 2 - 12

In-person and Online Academic Exploration

PROGRAM

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US-based Opportunities

Below are on-campus and residential opportunities based in the US. Many of these also offer online options.

Northwestern University (Chicago Area)

The Center for Talent Development (CTD) offers day and residential camps in the Chicago area along with online self-paced courses for further challenge.

Boston University (Boston)

Offers 5 exciting pre-college summer programs to choose from to earn college credit, discover a new subject, perform cutting-edge research in University labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning

Education Unlimited (USA)

Offers on-campus courses based in California or Washington DC along with online opportunities Both academic and creative arts programs are available to build confidence

United Nations Summer Camp (Philadelphia)

A week-long summer camp for middle school students interested in learning about global affairs through the work of the United Nations

French Woods Performing Arts Camp (New York)

World-class Performing Arts Camp featuring options in music, art, theater, dance, circus, magic, and horseback in Hancock New York in the Catskills Mountains

IMG Sports Academy (Florida)

Premier training and development camps in a range of sports specializations to hone your skills and improve your competitive performance

GRADES TYPE DOMAIN

Grades PreK -12 In-person and Online Academic Exploration

Grades 8-12 In-person

Academic Exploration / Arts

Grades 4-12 In-person and Online

Leadership / Arts

Grades 6-9 In-person Leadership / Career

Grades 2-12 In-person

Performing Arts

Grades 5-12 In-person Sports

European-based Opportunities

Here are a few European based on-campus and residential opportunities. Many of these also offer online options.

PROGRAM

IB Wise (Austria)

Variety of camps for IB students that are about to enter or are midway through the IB programme

University of Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Pre-University Summer School.

Oxford Summer Courses (UK)

A wide range of residential courses at Oxford, Cambridge and UCL in London Small class sizes ensure interactive learning and quality time with the teachers

Bocconi University (Italy)

Located in the heart of Milan, Bocconi offers a range of economics-related programs for High School students both on campus and online.

InvestIN at UCL (UK)

Immersive career-related courses in over 20 cutting edge industries

Ceran (Belgium & Switzerland)

Full immersion language and Intercultural Training with locations in Spa & St Roche, Belgium and Campéry, Switzerland.

GRADES TYPE DOMAIN

Grades 11-12 In-person and Online Academic Exploration

Grades 10-12 In-person Academic Exploration

Grades 4-12 In-person

Academic Exploration

Grades 10-12 In-person and Online

Academic Exploration / Career Related

Grades 7-12 In-person or Live Online Career Related

Grades 2-12

In-person Language

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European-based Opportunities

Here are a few European based on-campus and residential pportunities Many of these also offer online options

PROGRAM GRADES TYPE DOMAIN

Nordic Terrain Academy (Netherlands & Norway)

Tailored for students per age group to help prepare them for the next stage in their educational journey through focused lessons and adventure activities.

Royal Academy of Dance (UK)

Experience a range of dance styles with like-minded dance enthusiasts from around the world led by experienced teams of dance artists and practitioners

Oxford Cello School (UK)

The Oxford Cello School (OCS) is an international cello and double bass summer school It aims to provide a unique opportunity for cellists and bassists to focus on their instrument and receive the very best tuition in an intensive environment

The Globe Theatre (UK)

For aspiring actors and academics, these programs offer opportunities for young people to develop their skills, explore the power of storytelling and work with expert Globe practitioners.

ECC Youth Theatre - Summer School (Belgium)

The English Comedy Club in Brussels offers 1 week day camps to explore all aspects of theatre both onstage and off Suited for all students curious about performing arts

Grades 2-12 In-person

Outdoor Education / Academic Exploration / Leadership

Grades 3-12 In-person

Performing Arts

Grades 1-12 In-person

Performing Arts

Grades 9-12 In-person

Performing Arts

Grades 1-9 In-person

Performing Arts

PROGRAM

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Global Opportunities

Below are both academic and/or immersive experiences with locations worldwide

Global Leadership Adventures (Worldwide)

Hands on volunteer work and immersive pre-career experiences nurturing future leaders and global thinkers Residential programs available all over the world

Global Navigator High School (Worldwide)

Residential summer programs with a wide variety of topics including Global Issues, Entrepreneurship, STEM, Leadership & Service…etc. Search by location or subject

GRADES TYPE DOMAIN

Grades 9-12

Grades 7-12

In-person and Online

Career Related / Leadership / Outdoor Education

In-person

Broadreach (Caribbean)

Residential courses for interests in Marine Biology, Grades In person

Academic Exploration / Career Related / Leadership / Outdoor Education

Career Related / Leadership /

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Further Online Opportunities

Many of the above courses offer online opportunities as well.. However, here are some Online-only summer opportunities.

PROGRAM GRADES

Highly Able Gifted Talented Collaborative

Offers week-long online courses to engage and inspire our younger minds

Leader in Me

Online leadership courses using a FranklinCovey approach.

England Football Learning

Offers an online introduction to Football Coaching for anyone looking to take a more active role in the game

TYPE DOMAIN

Grades 3-6 Online Academic Exploration

Grades 9-12 Online Leadership

Grades 10-12 Online Sports / Academic Exploration

ISB also offers a wide range of extension and enrichment opportunities throughout the year in all domains:

Academic Exploration (e g Book Bowl, STEM, Robotics)

Career-related and Leadership (e g World of Work internships, Student leadership, Speech and Debate)

Outdoor education and Sport (e g International Award, Athletics, Raiders Plus, ISB Plus)

Performing Arts and Languages (e.g. Concerts, Plays, Private Lessons, ISB Plus)

Please use the following links to find out all about the activities available designed to challenge all learners

ISB Plus Activities

Raider Athletics

ISB Arts: Performing Arts

ISB Library

We hope this reference catalog will help you explore options for your child and serve as a starting point for an excellent summer If we can help further, please feel free to contact us

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