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Challenge Program

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Overview

Saint Vincent College’s Challenge Program is a STEM-based academic summer program for students from PreK to grade 12 held for one week in June. Saint Vincent College has proudly hosted the Challenge Program since 1982 and is excited to announce the 2025 theme: “Camp Half-Blood.”

Illustration of a winged horse representing "Camp Half Blood" for the Saint Vincent College Challenge Program, with event dates listed.

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Program Dates

  • Day Programs: June 16-20 (Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-4)
  • Overnight Programs: June 15-20 (Grades 5-12)

Location: All programs are hosted on the Saint Vincent campus. Overnight students stay in Rooney Hall, and meals are provided to all attendees.

Registration

  • Early Registration Discount: Until March 15
  • Final Registration Deadline: May 31
  • Note: Space is limited.

Registration is now open.

 

Program Leadership

The program is directed by Dr. Kathleen Beining, assistant professor of education and director of PreK-to-12 education programs at Saint Vincent. All instructors are certified educators who are either alumni or current graduate students of Saint Vincent and all counselors are students in good standing in the SVC Education Department, training to become teachers.

Contact Information

For more details, including pricing and course offerings, visit the program website. Parents with special needs or concerns can contact Dr. Kathleen Beining directly.

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