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Appalachian Institute for Creative Learning
Mars Hill, North Carolina
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828-782-3299
camp[AT]appalachianinstitute.org
Mars Hill, North Carolina
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Nashville, TN 37206
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Saturday Sessions during off season
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: We celebrate the life of the mind. We call our campers “motivated learners,” figuring anyone who shows up to take biology, math, or art in July is motivated. AICL creates an environment in which it is safe to laugh and learn, to risk and fail, and to experiment with something outside of one’s competence. This year's theme is AICL Presents: A Field Guide to Other Worlds and is geared for rising third to rising twelfth graders.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located about 20 miles from Asheville, NC at Mars Hill University. However, our 2021 summer camp will be online in a virtual setting.
Locations: North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, Kentucky, West Virginia, California
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Through outreach and scholarships, we foster a racially and economically diverse community. At AICL, we see everyone as both a learner and a teacher. We encourage social and intellectual interactions that will enable our students to fulfill their personal, professional, and academic potential. Because we build curricula based on the idea that learning is fun and should be on-going, we prepare our students to engage our complex world with insight, empathy, and confidence. When a camper comes to AICL, they have an opportunity to join a community of educators and students who are passionate about learning and creating.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer both full and part scholarships. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: appalachianinstitute.org for more information.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): During the off-season, we have adult Saturday sessions that run for four Saturdays a month. Please visit appalachianinstitute.org for more information.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During our off-season, each month we offer a different, exciting session for our campers. You can find more information at Our Camp Website Link: appalachianinstitute.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit appalachianinstitute.org for more information. Our sessions begin at $250/session and we do offer package discounts and scholarships.
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