The camp's core educational program is rooted in the study and practice of ethics, compelling students to consider their role in the world and fostering intellectual curiosity alongside ethical responsibility.
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School offers "Summer at ECFS," a six-week day camp designed for children from rising PreK through 8th grade. This program provides a rich curriculum that integrates arts, sciences, and humanities. Each week is built around a new student-designed theme, fostering an environment where campers can build, play, and learn through unique and engaging hands-on experiences. The STEM component of the camp serves as a dynamic testing ground for innovation, discovery, and ethical engagement. Students are encouraged to grapple with critical questions, explore complex ideas, and connect their classroom learning with real-world applications. Activities may include designing experiments in biology, constructing climate-conscious structures, modeling lunar exploration, and discovering patterns in mathematics. The camp aims to cultivate confident innovators and problem-solvers, encouraging students to grow, learn, imagine, and collaborate across various disciplines within a joyful and inclusive community. The program's progressive education philosophy emphasizes ethical responsibility, preparing students to become curious and thoughtful citizens.
This camp is ideal for intellectually curious students who are eager to engage with critical questions, develop problem-solving skills, and explore STEM fields through an ethical lens in a collaborative environment.
33 Central Park West
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