The curriculum of the camp includes poetry workshops, 4-H projects, biology lab experiments, computer activities, and recreational activities. The Business and Technology 2001 program provides an opportunity to expose and recruit minority students to the four-year Business and Information Systems Technology degrees at Penn State Delaware County. Students will enroll in a 3 credit introductory business or technology course based on their career interest. In addition, faculty from these disciplines will provide workshops on industry related topics. The students will also participate in a variety of activities and experiences that enhance their academic, career, and personal development.
Students take two classes and participate in developmental and cultural activities.
Compelling research on girls intellectual and psychological development indicates that preadolescent and adolescent girls experience a loss of self-esteem coupled with lower career aspirations than boys the same age. In particular, research indicates a significant gender gap exists in rates of participation in science, engineering, and technology, which is especially apparent in high school science and math classes. The program intends to dispel stereotype images of science, engineering, and technology as male activities, and replace those images with visions of females actively participating and excelling in science. With a design emphasizing self-esteem and confidence building, the girls will attend both indoor and outdoor classes exploring topics of physics, design engineering, chemistry, and ecology. An outdoor team-building and climbing adventure will provide a powerful metaphor for goal setting and risk taking.