Single- and multi-week sessions
Residential and day programs
Professional instructors
Choose two half-day courses each week
Campus life at Villanova University
JKCP designed the Enrichment summer program to let high school students explore new subjects, interact with people from all over the world, and experience college life. At JKCP, we know that summer should be challenging, rewarding and, of course, fun!
Students love Enrichment because of all the choices they have. With over 20 fun and engaging summer classes to choose from, it’s hard not to find a class that is right for you! Students choose two classes each week in either academic areas like science, business, and SAT prep, or choose classes in the arts like cooking, fashion design, and drawing or choose sports like soccer, basketball, martial arts and tennis. So, try something new this summer or pursue the things you already love. It’s the perfect pre-college experience.
View the full Enrichment schedule
"Kayla has been to sleep-away camp in the past and has had a few good summer experiences but nothing that has resonated with her as much as JKCP. She raved about the courses (from cooking and public speaking to photography and art), the counselors, and the trips. She's already talking about summer 2011!” Aisha G, parent
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This is your chance to explore new skills and experiences in a friendly atmosphere with great teachers and classmates — people who are excited about the same things you are. There are several groups for each course and we’ll make sure you’re in the right one for you.
Setting up your day is easy. You'll choose one course for the morning, 9:30-12:00, and another for the afternoon, 1:30-4:00. View the full Enrichment schedule to create your custom week. We also offer college credit at Villanova University.
Over 95% of our instructors have a master's degree
About 80% of the teachers return to JKCP each year
A completely seperate residential staff is in charge of on-campus supervision, evening activities, and weekend trips
The program offers expert instruction in the arts, cooking, business, fashion, college prep, sports and many other popular subjects. The instructors at JKCP are what set us apart from other pre-college programs. Professional chefs, touring tennis pros, and award winning photographers; we select our instructors for both their expertise and their love for what they do best. This passion makes each class engaging, fun, and really different than your typical high school class.
As a summer student, you get to experience life at Villanova. From meeting your new roommate, walking to class on the beautiful campus, eating in the dining halls, and taking classes in the historical buildings, students in the summer get a taste of what life will be like in college. Villanova has a great reputation for its academics, sports, and student life.
The dorms are the hub of the Krinsky community. You’ll live in the recently renovated, air-conditioned Quad. Centrally located, it’s within steps of the dining center, bookstore, coffee shops, movie theater and classrooms. Most of the rooms are doubles and are spacious and complete with beds, desks, chairs and dressers. Each wing of the dorm has bathrooms you’ll share with your dorm mates. Plus, spacious lounges in the dorms are a great place to hang out with friends. You’ll love the modern facilities, classrooms, WiFi and state-of-the-art athletic spaces. Some of the on campus facilities include:
Dance Studio
Gym
Library
Air Conditioned Dorms
Laundry
7:45 A.M. — Wake-up. You’ll have an air-coniditioned double room on Villanova's campus. Counselors stay on the same floor with their assigned groups.
8:15 — Morning Assembly & Breakfast. Cafeteria-style meals in the dining center include all your favorite breakfast foods.
8:45 — Day Campers Arrive
9:30-12:00 — Morning Session
12:00 — Lunch. Lunch includes all kinds of sandwiches and salads, with fruit and dessert.
1:30-4:00 — Afternoon Session
4:30 — Afternoon Activities. Your call. Play some sports. Go online. Hang with your friends. Read, relax or visit the student center and coffee shop.
5:15 — Evening Forum. We'll give you an update about the evening’s activities.
6:00 — Dinner. Lots of choices. Pastas, stir-fry, chicken, fish of the day. Always soup & salad bar, veggies, fruit and desserts too.
7:00 — Evening Activities. Every evening we do organized activities on and off campus. Our plans vary by week, but, you will have plenty to look forward to.
Casino night
Dance party
Games night
Talent show
Campus olympics
Outdoor movie & video night
Karaoke & pizza party
Swim party
Double dare
Multiplex or IMAX
Fireworks
Bowling
King of Prussia Mall
Rock concerts & coffee houses
Beat street dancing
Theater or comedy club
Two trips are offered each Saturday. You choose one. We leave after breakfast and return in the evening. See Weekend Trips & Destinations for this summer’s schedule, subject to change. Favorite trips include:
On Sundays you can explore the city of Philadelphia. You will see the best of Philadelphia, America's birthplace and most historic city. Go to the art and science museums, eat a real Philly Cheesesteak, and experience the history the city has to offer.
Weekly sessions from June 22 - August 9
1 week $1,795
2 weeks $1,745 per week
3 or more weeks $1,695 per week
Nonrefundable application fee $90
Weekend Stay $200 per stay
Weekly sessions from June 23 - August 8
Full Day (Includes Lunch) $495
Morning Only (Includes Lunch) $290
Afternoon Only (Includes Lunch) $290
Nonrefundable application fee $50
Villanova University is a beautiful, suburban college. Students live in a shared dorm with one or two other students and on a hall with about 30 students of the same gender. There are common areas inside and outside of the dorms where students can hang out with friends, play games, call home, or just relax in their room during their free time.
The dorms are typical of college housing. They are air-conditioned and furnished with a bed, dresser, and a desk.
JKCP will provide sheets, a pillow, a pillow case, towels and a blanket for an additional fee. For international students, this is included in our international student package.
The bathrooms are recently updated and clean. The are shared by everyone on the hall, which is about 30 people of the same gender. There are about 6 sinks and 6 shower stalls in each bathroom, so there are plenty for everyone.
Students walk to their classes, the dining hall, and any activities. The dorms are close to the dining hall and classes. The only exception is tennis, some tennis students will take a bus to nearby tennis courts.
Students are advised to go to their rooms at certain times depending on their ages. As long as they are quiet there is no lights out policy.
Counselors live in the dorms with the students. There are usually two counselors per floor. The counselors are typically between the ages of 20 and 25. There is a 10 to 1 student to counselor ratio. All counselors go through extensive background checks and fingerprinting every year.
You are responsible for keeping your private space neat, clean, and presentable. Hallways and bathrooms are cleaned daily by the colleges.
Every day students have 1 hour and 15 minutes for lunch. If students finish eating early, they have the remaining time to hang out with friends, go to their dorm room, or relax. Also, students have the option to use the afternoon activity period as free time. This is from 4:15 to about 5:15.
Students have access to the gym, athletic fields, and lounge areas. After classes, they can enjoy afternoon workshops and sports. Students can also walk off campus in small groups with a counselor to Saxby's, Starbucks, Baskin-Robbins, Hope's Cookies, Chipotle or Wawa (a Philadelphia Favorite), too.
The food at camp is typical of a college cafeteria. You are given the freedom to make your own choices. Salad, fruit, vegetables, sandwich deli bar and different hot entrees accompany each lunch and dinner.
If you have any special dietary needs or allergies, please contact us prior to your arrival.
Every week students take 2 classes. One morning class from 9:30 to 12:00 and another afternoon class from 1:30 to 4:00.
Yes, we have over 30 classes to choose from in the Arts, Sciences, Business, Cooking, and Sports. Students can choose two classes in any subject every week.
Each class is 2.5 hours long. For the whole week, students will be in each of their classes for 12.5 hours.
We strongly encourage students to try the class that they have originally chosen. If they for some reason really do not like their class, we do give students the option to choose a new class within the first two days.
Our teaching staff loves what they do and it shows. They are experts in their field and excel at teaching this age group. No matter what subject, they deliver knowledgable instruction that is fun, engaging, and helps students learn. We have two sets of staff working together to create a great experience for our students. Instructors are with students during the day; residential counselors are with them at night. The residential counselors are responsible for social life, entertainment, evening activities, and weekend trips.
Our tennis professionals are affiliated with USPTA, USPTR, ITF and trained at the Julian Krinsky School of Tennis. Our tennis instructors come from all over the world and are some of the best at teaching the sport of tennis. We have seperate skilled residential counselors to handle your on-campus living and activities.
We recommend reviewing the class schedule ahead of time with your child. Make sure they are classes you are both happy with. You may also schedule a consult with our academic director.
Most of the counselors are between the ages of 20 and 25 and come from all over the world. The directors are typically older and have graduated from college. They all go through extensive background checks and finger printing checks every year. Even returning counselors are required by law to submit a renewed background check.
There is approximately 1 counselor for every 8 to 10 students.
Villanova is safe and very easy to navigate. It is small and self contained suburban campus with 24/7 on campus security. All dorms and most classroom buildings have key card access only.
Trips are always well-supervised. Within reasonable limits, the level of supervision varies based on the age of the students and the locations of the trips (e.g. a local movie theater as opposed to New York City or Washington, D.C.). Students are generally allowed to walk in groups of three or more in designated areas.
All of our classes have limited space availability, so you’ll want to apply as soon as possible. Classes have rolling admissions, the earlier you apply, the better your chances of getting the classes you want most.
We require a deposit and application fee at the time of application to secure your spot in the program. Your balance may be paid via cash, check, wire transfer or credit card. Balances, via check, may be made payable to Julian Krinsky Camps and Programs. We respectfully ask that you send your balance in on time to Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs, c/o Enrichment, 610 S. Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 USA.
Trust us: It’s a good idea. We recommend cancellation insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances, sudden illness or injury to you or a family member, or a change in travel plans. The price of the insurance is 5% of the total tuition fee and must be paid at time of application. There will be no refund of tuition after May 1, if cancellation insurance was not paid in full at the time of application. Please view our policy (PDF).
The amount of spending money you send with your child is at your discretion; you are the best judge of your child’s spending habits. However, we suggest that students bring approximately $75–$125 per week for laundry, off-campus meals, snacks and personal expenses. This money should be sent with the student in the form of a debit or check card.
You may request a scholarship by completing our financial aid application form. If approved, any adjustments are normally made in the form of partial tuition reduction, which is typically between 10% and 15% off the tuition price.
Most of our students travel to and attend the program without a friend. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and make friends from around the world. Plus, our counselors are great at helping students meet new people from the moment they arrive on campus. However, you are always welcome to come with a friend and we do our best to accommodate rooming requests.
We offer transportation to and from Philadelphia International Airport or Philadelphia's 30th Street Amtrak Train Station. We also recommend hiring a driver if you are flying to another airport or location. We recommend professional driver Robert Folz 610.636.4530.
While cell phone use is allowed at Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs, campers are encouraged to notify the director of the program immediately with any problem that arises. We have found that campers who use this direct communication get their problem resolved in the quickest and most professional manner. Working with the directors on campus is much easier than calling home and having parents try to fix the problem remotely. We promote communication between students and parents, as this helps overcome homesickness in many cases. However, please keep in mind that JKCP employs an experienced professional summer staff to help your child have a memorable, fun learning experience while at camp.
A nurse, doctor, pediatric nurse practitioner and trainer are always on call. There is a hospital within five minutes of campus. If your child is not feeling well, please have them tell his/her instructor or counselor immediately.
A $200 room key deposit must be paid before check-in for overnight students. The full amount will be returned at the end of the summer, providing the room key is returned and no damage was done to the room. If you lose your room key notify your residential counselor immediately. The locks will need to be changed and you will be issued a new key deducting $150 from your room key deposit.
Residential students stay on campus for meals, housing, and evening and weekend activities. Day students are on campus for daily programming and lunch only. Day students are invited to join residential campers for dinner and evening and weekend activities at additional costs.
We encourage overseas campers to spend their summer with us. Every summer we are home to international students from over 40 countries. We do, however, incur additional expenses to accommodate the needs of our international students, including round-trip airport ground transportation, specialized staff, laundry and linens. To defray those costs, we charge a nominal $275 per international student.
Depending on your home country, some international students will need to apply for a visa. When doing so please apply for a visitor’s visa, not a student visa, and indicate that you will be attending a “summer camp” in the United States. Please contact our office, if you have any questions.
We have a zero tolerance policy for the use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, weapons, or drugs. Their use or possession will result in immediate expulsion from camp. If students come to the program carrying alcohol, tobacco, weapons or drugs they must hand these in before camp begins. Parents and students are required to read and sign JKCP program rules and policies (included in their arrival packet), prior to their attending camp. In addition, students are made aware of these rules during student orientation.
Departure time from residential programs is on Sunday between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Students must sign out with one of our senior staff. Airline and train departures should be scheduled between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
For residential students, arrival time is Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. During this time we will assist your child with registering and settling in. Day students must arrive by 8:30 a.m.
In your arrival packet you will receive a complete packing list including sportswear, sports equipment, linens, and casual clothing. Please leave your jewelry, designer clothing, televisions, DVD players and valuable personal items at home. We are not responsible for any personal items brought to camp. With all the planned activities, you will have very little time to use televisions and gaming systems.