This program was held during 2006-2010
Washington College and William Penn School District are committed to implementing a comprehensive 21st Century Community Learning Center program that provides meaningful, academically based afterschool activities and extended learning opportunities for children in the district and their families.  This effort will draw on all available community resources, recognizing that many diverse groups and individuals have important contributions to make.  The entities named herein recognize the necessity for continual collaboration among local partners for the development, implementation and continuous program improvement of dynamic after school educational opportunities for youth and their families in the community/city of East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, Aldan, Yeadon, Darby, and Colwyn.

 

This program is an exciting opportunity for William Penn School District students in grades 9th—12th to learn computer mapping technology, otherwise known as geographic information systems (GIS).  GIS is an up and coming technology field with many career opportunities and has been identified as one of the top ten high growth careers.  These include environmental studies, governmental management of    municipal infrastructures such as sewer and water, 9-1-1 responses, and important community planning issues such as where is the nearest fire hydrant? 

If you need more information about this program, please send a message through the "contact us" link and we will respond within 48 hours.
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The Washington College GIS Camp is approaching and permission slips need to be returned to Ms. Rose Lyons as soon as possible in order to make the proper arrangements for any student who will be attending. If you need any additional information, please contact Ms. Lyons at 610-284-8005, ext. 240.
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GIS PROGRAM SUMMER CAMP

Washington College, Chestertown, MD

Summer 2009