The program utilizes a unique "kids teaching kids" peer-mentoring model, where high school students teach middle schoolers, and college students serve as instructors and mentors, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Philly Math Corps Summer Camp is a four-week mathematics enrichment and mentoring program hosted at Drexel University for students in grades 7-12 who attend public/charter schools in Philadelphia. The program aims to improve math skills and prepare students for the upcoming school year. It utilizes a "kids teaching kids" model where high school students serve as teaching assistants for middle schoolers, and college students act as instructors and mentors. This peer-to-peer learning environment fosters a supportive atmosphere focused on personal development and future success. Students engage in math instruction covering both basic and advanced topics, alongside recreational activities, socialization, and team-building exercises. The curriculum, developed over 20 years, emphasizes making learning fun through games and a low-stakes environment. The program also incorporates life lessons in kindness, community service, and resilience.
The camp day involves math instruction in both basic and advanced topics, recreational activities, and time for socialization and team-building.
The ideal student is a Philadelphia public or charter school student in grades 7-12 who is looking to improve their math skills and engage in a supportive, peer-mentoring environment.
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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